STARDROP CELEBRATION: FINAL DAY

[starhuemod]

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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Comments

[richestduck]

I'd rather drink a rat poison and hemlock cocktail.

[takeittothebridge]

[With a shake of his head, he places a hand to his chest.]

What can I do to show you that I'm telling you the truth?

[richestduck]

Nothing. Nothing you say or do is going to convince me that you (A) don't care about my money and (B) actually care about me. My own kin despises me, so why should some random teenager?

So do us both a favor and leave me alone.

[takeittothebridge]

Because this "random teenager" understands what it's like to be abandoned. I told you before, we're the same.

You say your family hates you? So does mine. I get it. But that's why I'm not leaving you alone.

Because I know how much that kind of thing hurts.

[richestduck]

Oh tell me who I am, O Wise One. Please tell me what I think or feel because you know me so well.

[He sets down the pail so he can mockingly bring his hand to his chest and give the most falsely-pleading eyes possible to the youth as he leans on his cane.]

Clearly, I have no idea who I even am. Thank God a complete stranger can help me!

[takeittothebridge]

[Watching him for a moment, he snorts.]

Well, who else is there left for you but strangers now?

[richestduck]

Who says I want anyone to "be there for me". [Finger quotes for the win.] I've told you what I wanted this whole time. You're the one who chooses to stand there and say things like "but this isn't the real you" and other tripe nonsense.

Some people are just arseholes, and nothing you say or do is gonna change it. Sorry to shatter that delusion.

[takeittothebridge]

Believe me, I know all about assholes who are just assholes. Unfortunately I'm related to a good number of them.

But I also know people who put up a front of being one. Even if they're so deep into the act that they believe it themselves. So say what you want. You can ridicule and insult me as much as you like. But I'll still be here.

[richestduck]

I'm sorry, but you're wrong. There's no act going on here. Whoever that Scrooge you know is, he's not me. He never was.

[He reaches down to pick up the pail again.]

I almost pity you. You're so desperate to see your adoptive father, you'll latch on to the first man unfortunate enough to resemble him. It's pathetic.

[takeittothebridge]

That's the thing. For a long time, he used to be exactly like you. That's how I know.

[richestduck]

That's your proof? The man you knew just happened to be faking it, so therefore I have to be? That's your evidence that I'm lonely and need people?

Congratulations, you've officially said the stupidest thing I've ever heard.

[takeittothebridge]

Actually, I more meant that he used to believe he didn't need anyone else either. He didn't realize he was lonely until much later.

But I still can tell you need other people. Even if it's just to yell at them.

[richestduck]

The only reason I'm yellin' at you is because ye're not leavin' me alone!

[Scottish accent is steadily getting worse from frustration. Whoops.]

This entire time, all I've wanted is ta get some lemonade and leave. No shoutin' required. You're the one who's makin' this an issue with all your nonsense!

What is it goin' to take ta get you ta leave me be?!

[takeittothebridge]

It’s only an issue because you don’t want to think about how things can be any different.

[He shrugs.]

About the same as it would take to get you to believe me.

[richestduck]

[His leg is on fire because he's having to think about things he typically shoves to the back of his mind. It's doing nothing to sweeten his temper.]

[Fine. Time to go big or go home.]

No, it's an issue because apparently that soft-headed version of me took leave of his senses ta take on a self-righteous whelp as his adopted child! It's fine ta harass me because ye're "doin' the right thing". Doesn't matter what I want; no, no, ye know best, ye busybody.

I'm a selfish man; I would ne'er deny it. Which honestly makes me the more honest of the two of us because all ye're tryin' ta do is push me into a role I'm not suited for because it suits you. Ye can pretend all ye like, but ye're as selfish and nasty as I am! Ye just dress it up better!

[takeittothebridge]

[He stares him down, silent for a moment with an unreadable expression on his face. Then he smiles.]

I never said I wasn’t selfish. I can be pretty selfish. So can the other version of you.

But for being “honest”, you’re still good at telling lies.

[richestduck]

[Well, that's his best shot. The pain in his leg is screeching up his spine and making it impossible to come up with a new attack. He needs to go sit down for a while before he can go home. At this rate, it's going to give out on him.]

[Practically using the cane as a crutch, Scrooge turns and begins limping off, grateful his back is to the youth so the young man can't see him gritting his teeth.]

Fine. Believe what ye want. Just stay away from me an' mah property, or ye'll be lucky if all Ah do is get mahself a dog ta run ye off.

[takeittothebridge]

[He does consider following, if only because he notices the prominent limp in his step. But he’s probably agitated the old man enough.

So he stays where he is, but calls after his retreating figure.]

Sorry, but I told you I’m selfish too. So you’ll probably still be seeing more of me.

[richestduck]

Then Ah hope ye're good at dodgin' shotgun pellets!

[Not looking back towards the boy. Don't even know the kid's name, and don't care.]

[He just needs to get back to the farm.]