✦ New cast · Round 1

Puffa Pincushion

Soft raspberry tomato-shaped pincushion with stitched sections, mint felt leaf top and stubby cream feet; absolutely no pins or needles.

TeachesMaking a specific request for company

EpisodeThe Quiet Seat

LengthAbout 30 seconds

Catchphrase“Ask for the company you want!”

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The script.

Puffa sits beside an empty cushion, holding a small picture book. Puffa asks an unnamed helper to sit nearby and look at pictures. The helper sits; both stare solemnly at a drawing of a dancing spoon.

0–6s

I want company, but I do not want a big game right now.

Puffa sits beside an empty cushion, holding a small picture book.

6–16s

Would you sit here and look at pictures with me for a bit?

Puffa asks an unnamed helper to sit nearby and look at pictures.

16–25s

Very serious spoon research begins.

The helper sits; both stare solemnly at a drawing of a dancing spoon.

25–30s

Ask for the company you want!

Hold the resolved comic result; deliver the catchphrase without rushing.

More episodes.

5 new episodes starring Puffa Pincushion, plus 4 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.

making a specific request for companySit With Me?Puffa feels lonely at lunch and asks Shelby clearly to sit with her.With Puffa Pincushion, Shelby Scallop · tap for the script

0-6s Puffa sits alone at the lunch table, swinging her stubby feet.
Puffa: Hmm. I want a friend here.
6-16s Shelby Scallop passes by with a tray.
Puffa: Shelby, want to sit with me for lunch?
16-25s Shelby sets her tray down and starts a long story.
Shelby: Yes! So yesterday, a crab... wait, I'll tell the whole thing.
25-30s Puffa listens to the whole story; the ending is just the crab saying hi. They both crack up.
Puffa: Ask for the company you want! Shelby: The crab says hi!

“Ask for the company you want!”

negotiating different comfort preferencesToo Cold, Too WarmPuffa wants the window open and Candie wants it closed, so they find a way to share the room.With Puffa Pincushion, Candie Stub · tap for the script

0-6s Puffa opens the window; Candie shivers.
Candie: Brrr! My wax is shivering! Can we close it?
6-16s Puffa puffs up, feeling warm.
Puffa: But I'm so warm. Hmm. You're cold, I'm warm. Two needs.
16-25s They think, then crack the window a tiny bit and Candie grabs a blanket.
Candie: Little bit open, plus my blanket?
25-30s Puffa sits near the window, Candie snuggles under the blanket, and a little breeze makes both their tassels dance.
Both: Two needs can share a room! Puffa: Ahh, breezy.

“Two needs can share a room!”

asking for comfort, not fixingJust Be HerePuffa is sad her block tower fell and asks Socko to just sit with her instead of fixing it.With Puffa Pincushion, Socko Soft · tap for the script

0-6s Puffa's tower lies in pieces; she sniffles.
Puffa: My tower fell. I'm sad.
6-16s Socko Soft hurries over with tape and glue.
Socko: Oh no! I'll fix it fast! Where's the tape?
16-25s Puffa shakes her leaf.
Puffa: Can you just sit with me for a bit?
25-30s Socko sits; they're quiet together. Later, Puffa builds a new tower, using Socko as a cozy pillow at the bottom.
Socko: Comfort, not fixing. Puffa: Ask for the company you want!

“Ask for the company you want!”

sorting what you can controlCan't Control the RainPuffa's park playdate is rained out, and Kento and Glo help her choose what she can do.With Puffa Pincushion, Kento Keywind, GLO · tap for the script

0-6s Rain pours outside; Puffa presses against the window.
Puffa: No park today. I'm disappointed. I really wanted the swings.
6-16s Kento turns his key in the air.
Kento: The rain isn't ours. What part is yours?
16-25s Glo glows softly and looks around the room.
Glo: We could make an inside park!
25-30s They build a pillow slide and a blanket tunnel; Puffa asks Glo and Kento to slide with her, and they land in a big soft heap.
Kento: Choose your part! Puffa: I chose you two!

“Choose your part!”

making a specific request for companyWant to Watch Together?Puffa wants company but not a game, so she asks Tessa to watch together instead.With Puffa Pincushion, Tessa Teabag · tap for the script

0-6s Puffa watches kids playing tag; Tessa sits nearby quietly.
Puffa: I don't want to play tag. But I want company.
6-16s Puffa scoots closer to Tessa.
Puffa: Tessa, want to watch the game together?
16-25s Tessa nods and dangles her string tail.
Tessa: Yes. Watching can be a first step!
25-30s They cheer softly from the side; a breeze drops a leaf right onto Tessa's tag like a tiny hat, and Puffa giggles.
Puffa: Ask for the company you want! Tessa: Leaf hat!

“Ask for the company you want!”

Guest appearances

separating intention from impactToo CloseMags zooms in close on Puffa's stitches and startles her, then explains and apologizes.With Mags Magnifier, Puffa Pincushion · tap for the script

0-6s Mags leans right up to Puffa's face, lens huge.
Mags: Ooh! Look at those cool stitches!
6-16s Puffa jumps back.
Puffa: Whoa! That was way too close!
16-25s Mags pauses.
Mags: I meant to look at the stitches. But it felt too close to you. I am sorry.
25-30s Puffa nods. Mags looks from a step away. Puffa points to her favorite stitch, a tiny heart. They both smile.
Mags: Explain the effect!

“Explain the effect!”

saying thanks your own wayThanks Can Be a WavePuffa gives Suri a gift and offers a hug, and Suri thanks her with a five-arm wave instead.With Suri Starfish, Puffa Pincushion · tap for the script

0-6s Puffa hands Suri a shiny shell.
Puffa: For you! Want a hug? I found it by the pond.
6-16s Suri hesitates, arms curled.
Suri: Thank you. I do not want a hug right now.
16-25s Puffa nods, still smiling.
Puffa: That is okay. Thanks can be a wave!
25-30s Suri waves all five arms at once and spins like a pinwheel. Puffa waves back with her leaf.
Suri: Thanks! / Puffa: Best wave ever! / Suri: Five thanks!

“Thanks can be a wave!”

balancing company and spaceOpposite CornersPuffa wants company and Fenna wants space, so they find a way to share a blanket.With Fenna Fan, Puffa Pincushion · tap for the script

0-6s Puffa scoots right up next to Fenna on the picnic blanket.
Puffa: Can I sit with you? Fenna: Hmm, let me think.
6-16s Fenna's pleats wobble. She wants company, but not so close.
Fenna: Yes, with a little room, please.
16-25s They each take a corner of the same blanket.
Puffa: Ask for the company you want! Fenna: This is just right. Puffa: Corner buddies.
25-30s Fenna fans a breeze across. Puffa's leaf top flutters and she laughs.
Fenna: Room is a real request! Puffa: Tickles!

“Room is a real request!”

asking before offering someone's helpEverybody's PillowCaz tells everyone Puffa will be their nap pillow, and Puffa gets to choose.With Caz Cactus, Puffa Pincushion · tap for the script

0-6s Rest time. Caz announces loudly.
Caz: Puffa is so soft. She can be everyone's pillow!
6-16s Puffa looks worried as friends line up.
Puffa: Wait. Ask me first.
16-25s Caz waves friends back.
Caz: Sorry, Puffa. What do you want? Puffa: I will be a pillow for teddy only.
25-30s Teddy naps on Puffa. Everyone else naps on regular pillows.
Caz: Do not promise for someone else!

“Do not promise for someone else!”

asking for companyLunch BuddySolo feels lonely at lunch and asks Puffa to sit with him.With Solo Squeegee, Puffa Pincushion, Clack Cashew · tap for the script

0-6s Lunch table. Solo sits at one end, alone. Puffa looks for a seat.
Solo Squeegee: Lunch is so quiet today. Just me.
6-16s Solo waves to Puffa.
Solo Squeegee: Hello, Puffa. Would you sit with me? / Puffa Pincushion: Sure!
16-25s They open lunches side by side.
Puffa Pincushion: What do you have for lunch? / Solo Squeegee: Apple slices. And you?
25-30s Solo bites an apple; juice drips; he squeegees his own face clean in one swipe. Clack walks up with his tray, and they both scoot to make a spot.
Clack Cashew: Room for one more? / Solo Squeegee: Yes! One hello can start it!

“One hello can start it!”

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