starhuevalley | STARDROP CELEBRATION: FINAL DAY

LET'S PARTY!
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A. Arrivals and Much More

You’re here because you were dropped somewhere that tried sending you home, or you're someone with a call to the heart to explore the vast universe. The buses run at odd schedules, so please pardon any interruptions! I hope you fellas make yourselves at home, here!

[ Marjorie’s whole speech rings through your ears as you begin to explore the area. It seems a few people who arrived on the TDM have already been here for a week, but you’re just a newcomer. So where are you when this all went down? Are you trying to get back on a bus that’ll take you home, or…?

B. Home Sweet Home

[ The dust has settled on the bus ride here, and you can’t help but notice that your farmland… well, it’s a mess. Rocks and grass everywhere, no matter which layout you were set with. You were given a set of tools, and the message that this land is yours to shape or change or build on no matter what you want, so long as it’s yours. The little crate by the edge of the house is what will hold your bounties from farming, collected nightly with money delivered to your mailbox the following day, like some kind of Produce Fairy visited.

The house is in alright shape. It’s not brilliant, but it has a kitchen, a bathroom, and a studio bedroom where all your belongings can be. It’s wide enough to accommodate several things until you upgrade it.

Sometimes you see a stray dog or cat at the edge of your property. Do you adopt it?

Anyway, it’s time to make what you will of your farm. ]

The Last Day Of
The Stardrop Celebration!
FESTIVAL PLAYLIST

[ Down a hill a little ways from Pelican Town is a remarkable festival set-up! Several attractions and vendors line the streets where everything is going down. Where will you go? ]

C. Food Stalls

[ Surrounding the entire property are dozens of food stalls, from all around the universe. Marjorie bussed in caterers from all around with a healthy sum of gold, and they’re happy to sell their wares in this strange place tonight. Where you might find octopus balls, you’ll also find kraken balls. Where you might find corndogs, you’ll find dogs selling corn.

It’s a veritable buffet! And the gold you’ve started with is more than enough to go shopping for food. Have fun! ]

D. Games

[ All manners of Carnival Games are set up! From throwing a baseball at bottles to catching goldfish with a paper net, everything you can dream of is here. There are even some unorthodox games, like dance-offs, karaoke, and a little bit of everything. Apparently, the NPC couldn’t choose who to go with what. It definitely makes for a big festival.

In addition to the above, there’s water gun races, squeaky duck ponds, skee-ball, target shooting, test your strength with a hammer, pitching speed, shooting hoops… and more! ]

E. Three-legged Race

[ You didn’t think this festival was going to go by without tomfoolery, did you? For the prize of 1,000 Gold, you can rally up a partner and get tied to them by the ankle, participating in a no-rules no-bars-held race. The winners will be randomized! But the real gift is going to be the fact that the ties around your ankles? Aren’t coming undone. You’re going to have to be tied together until 11 PM! ]

F. Fireworks

[ Errant magic and mishaps aside, you have to admit, the fireworks show at the end of it all is really something. Marjorie hired a pony for them, and the lights are as ethereal as they are non-traditional. It’s a good moment to snuggle up to someone or enjoy company with a new friend. ]

G. Wildcard

[ Exactly what it says! Make your own prompt. ]

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[ Yukimura and Shingen can have a conversation without punches. Sometimes they suplex each other or throw one by the ankles. Surely that counts. When there are no punches, then you know something is very, very wrong.

Sasuke doesn't have a chance to really praise his own survival because Sasuke is a little taken aback by Kojuro's change in tone and message. There's something that makes him think back to when he was bitty ninja learning the trade, his master barking orders and correcting errant behavior. His own reaction to the change confuses him just as much.

Even Mr. Tori looks at Kojuro strangely. ]

You make it sound like I can't cook for myself, and what happened to that no free rides?

[ He had even gotten Sasuke to agree with him! Kojuro, just because they're allies, that doesn't mean he has to provide for him. He's a grown man! Not a pity case! ~~No, please, continue calling him out and getting on his case, Kojuro. He's gotten away with these habits of his for far too long.~~ ]

I have no doubt that you can cook for yourself, but if you would share meals, then you lose out on something for yourself. And that means that I cannot trust you to take care of yourself, to some degree. If we are to ally, then I will ensure you both eat properly. Whether it is supplying enough food for you to prepare for both you and Mr. Tori or by cooking it myself.

[Sasuke just gets a Look, because Kojuro isn't taking no for an answer here. Maybe it's not so big an issue here, but back home, that sort of thing will catch up with a grown man quicker than he might think.]

It is not a free ride so much as ensuring that I provide some benefit to you for your alliance. A benefit that we both agree on is not a free ride, and it will give me peace of mind to know that you are not skimping on self-care. You will do me no good if you do not have all of your energy, and the same goes for Mr. Tori.

[ The bafflement does not leave his face. Sasuke had never thought of what he did as a problem. He had been doing so since he was young. Mr. Tori was a part of him as much as a leg or arm. He never felt hungry. Ninja were trained to survive many days with little to no provisions, and he needed to be light on his feet, quiet, fast, able to perch on Yukimura's spear without the slightest bit of weight. Maybe that last one wasn't needed but it was very helpful to get a quick view from higher up without risking Mr. Tori or himself. ]

I... Well.

[ These damn samurai are being too concerned over a ninja. He can't understand it. Sasuke can deflect Yukimura's nonsensical worries about him, but any argument seems too feeble for the dragon's right eye. ]

And exactly what is your benefit for the alliance? I'm not helping you any. Is my company really worth all the extra work you'll have to do to keep me around?

My benefit is not having to put up with you when you inevitably collapse because you lack the foresight to regularly eat a full meal. Or do you expect me to become your nursemaid when you grow lethargic? We are not invincible, and I will not afford you neglecting yourself out of poor habit.

[Kojuro sniffs in disdain, like that's ob-- well it's a little obvious, but he's still maybe trying to justify being the Unfun Mom. He's not planning on making Sasuke into a bodybuilder, just...

He doesn't want to have to think of sending him back to Yukimura in a poor state. Yukimura deserves better, doesn't he? (He's no Masamune but he's still a good kid okay...)]

Besides, you are familiar. You underestimate the good that does, even if it is you and not my lord. Consider this the price for my peace of mind if you have to justify feeding yourself somehow.

[ God damn it! Just let him argue his own expendable factor and go back to being a proper ninja. None of this treating him like a human and someone worth worrying about! This is not what he expected when he came here. (But what was Sasuke expecting when he brought over sake? He didn't have to do that.)

Sasuke huffs in a decidedly childish way and diverts his gaze. Kojuro the Unfun Mom has won the battle. ]

Fine, if you're so determined to.

[ Mr. Tori hops up to his feet and looks at Kojuro. Then he flaps over to Kojuro to nip at his kimono, perhaps looking for a treat or maybe some pets. Social link level up! ~~Whether Sasuke wants it to happen or not. Congratulations.~~ ]

Oh no, this was all in jest. I'm not going to feed you at all now, I just wanted to see if you knew that I was right on the matter.

[Who knew Kojuro was even capable of such obvious sarcasm. Where's that apple he had...Hm. Just gonna snap a little bit of apple off and offer it to Mr. Tori for his efforts.] ...Although I understand your feelings, I suppose. I insist on proper meals three times a day, all the same.

[Who cares about that anyway though, Kojuro's easing up already in position and tone (though that might be Mr. Tori too? We just don't know), apparently satisfied by Sasuke acquiescing at last. He's even going to shut up on the matter! Miracle really. He's gonna just sit there in contented silence and see if he can pat his new friend okok.]

[ Kojuro, you jerk! There's nothing more to that thought. Just Kojuro, you jerk! Can you tell he's not used to people getting on his case so much for self care? It's really easy to tell, isn't it? And somehow that means he's a jerk! ]

I didn't say you were right.

[ Meanwhile... Mr. Tori takes a bite of the apple, getting into Kojuro's lap for better access to the food (and for pets). Sasuke may have given Mr. Tori a "you traitor" glance, but honestly, it's a sign that Kojuro has Sasuke's trust. ]

So are we going to sit here all night after the fireworks are over, or are we going to head back? Someone has to make sure you get there in one piece.

[ Sasuke, Kojuro hasn't drunk that much sake. He's fine. (Kojuro can carry Mr. Tori and give him many pets on the way home.) ]

You thought it, and that is enough for me.

[OHOHOHO. Mr. Tori even gets a quick scratch under his neck-ruffle, before Kojuro heaves a quiet little sigh. Yeah...It's late. If he has a point about eating properly, then he'll give Sasuke a point about staying up too late.]

Worried for your elders, Sarutobi? You're far too kind to an old man like me. Will you carry me on your back when my legs give out, too? [Snort snort snort, yes funny aha. Just you wait, Kojuro. Just you wait until your own son calls you 'geezer'. DEATH IS COMIN'.

But for now, it's just Kojuro going home. And not without carefully trying to figure out how to pick up and hold Mr. Tori. How do you hold big bird...Help him Sasuke, he's trying. He's really trying here ok.]

[ Man, Kojuro is drunk if he's joking, thinks Sasuke. No way this guy actually has a real sense of humor. He's always so serious every time they met back home. Maybe he could get used to seeing Kojuro like this.

Maybe. It'll still take a bit longer for him to realize it's not the alcohol talking. ]

Yeah, you're ancient compared to me. You're, what, in your 40's? I'm sorry. You're not getting a free ride out of me either.

[ The wrong age range is completely intentional and said with a smirk. The mask of "I totally have it all together and am carefree" comes back up, and Sasuke feels back in his element. He stands up and dusts himself off. If Kojuro can't figure out how gently hug a giant crow to his chest, then he's about to get a Mr. Tori hat. ]

STARDROP CELEBRATION: FINAL DAY

No! His familiar, his birb! Stop being a home wrecker!

CALL ME A HOME BUILDER IM MAKIN IT A FAMILY FARM NOW

1/2 But I don't wanna! I want to be greedy and keep Mr. Tori all to myself!

2/2

fine..............mr. tori stays where he is. ill find a cool familiar one day....

A spinning leek. That can be Kojuro's familiar with the element of veggies

i can't believe kojuro is ievan polkka personified now

It is a mighty weapon that can strike fear into many hearts

fear and moe are a terrible combination

That is how the war will end