-| Rush hour |-

|- Punishment.. -|

The shrimp scuttled into Vee's room, his tiny claws clenching a garden hose. With a mischievous glint in his eye, he turned the nozzle and unleashed a torrent of water into the Green TV's room. Moments later, satisfied with his handiwork, he ambled away. When Vee opened the door, a massive wave surged out, catching her completely off guard. "Uh, no!" she gasped as the deluge crashed into her, sending her hurtling against the wall with a painful thud.

Meanwhile, the Rainbow Flower was engaged in a conversation with Crescent Moon when a thunderous splash interrupted their chat. The Rainbow Flower sighed, his petals drooping slightly in frustration. "Sounds like trouble again. I wonder who Shrimp targeted this time."

The two rushed to the scene only to discover an alarming sight: the museum was flooded! Water cascaded everywhere, and towels were strewn across the floor, desperately trying to absorb the chaos. Vee had been injured in the mishap and had to be taken to the hospital, but she was on the road to recovery. Outside the museum, a sign hung ominously: "Dandy's World is closed due to flooding. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We will reopen at 8:00 AM on November 9th, 2024."

A few weeks later, the core group of main characters, including Dandy, gathered in a meeting room filled with tension. The Rainbow Flower, visibly irate, had fiery red pupils that glinted in anger. "Ugh!" he exclaimed, slamming a petal on the table. "Look, Dandy, we know this isn't what you intended. You thought you could help him, but we can't just tell him he's getting a punishment and not follow through!"

The Strawberry, with his vibrant scarf fluttering in the air, interjected, "I understand that, but what if we impose a punishment that finally makes him understand the consequences of his actions?"

The Rainbow Flower shook his head resolutely. "But we can't give him a punishment that's too severe!"

The Green TV, representing Vee—who was still recovering from her injuries—chimed in, "That's true, but we all know Dandy is incredibly resourceful. Remember how he manipulated those Toons? That lullaby he created is still haunting me."

Crescent Moon, apprehensive, added, "Dandy, please calm down. We cannot engage with those twisted storylines of yours!"

Sighing deeply, the Rainbow Flower attempted to assure the group, "Oh, Astro, don't worry. I won't resort to such extreme punishments; he knows better than to fall into those traps." A smile curled on his face, causing a ripple of unease among the other characters, who instinctively huddled closer together. Pebble, an endearing little rock, barked cheerfully, oblivious to the tension. He was accustomed to Dandy's unpredictable nature, yet moments like this still caught him off guard. 

"Dandy, are you okay?" they collectively wondered, their concern palpable.