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STARDROP CELEBRATION: FINAL DAY
LET'S PARTY!
premise | rules | taken | pick-up
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 Stardrop Celebration!
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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People who want to keep their CR from the test drive; you may! Your characters just arrived a little earlier than others! ]
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You can't have a festival without some meat in you! Eat meat has been cooked and smoked for at least 12 hours! All fresh from my farm. I also have some sake and other alcohol to wash it all down! Come and get some noodles! Have a bao to snack on! All freshly cooked right before your eyes! Also have rice to eat!
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This clown comes powerwalking over towards Dohko's stall, any pretense at being casual thrown out the window. Kojuro knows full well that he won't survive hard work if he can't have an occasional drink, and if there's also rice on offer...Well. He'd be a fool to ignore this chance.
He pulls out his Introductory Gold Purse and stares very hard, trying to decide whether he should get something a little meatier as well. This is a hard decision okay!!!]
...Are you selling sake by the flask, or by the cup? [He can figure that much out while he decides; it's important to know whether he can stock up here or just get a drink for the road.]
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I prefer to sell it by the cup but I can sell it by the flask. I have more brewing up on my farm.
[He pulls out a menu and hands it to him.]
But for you, if you buy a flask then I can give you some of my smoked meat to eat.
[A finger taps on the menu showing duck, chicken, beef and pork as well as 4 different types of sake flavors ranging from fruity to plain.]
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Wait, no! No, I could not take goods without paying! [Uh okay quick look at the menu, see how much it all costs, sure sure okay this is fine and good. Kojuro might be the mom friend but he's not a haggling mom, at least not when he can appreciate the labour going into making these goods. His expression's gone from impressed to very, very stern once more, one hand outstretched and full of coin.]
Your kindness is appreciated, but I will not take advantage of it. You worked hard to make all of this, yes? To brew sake and smoke meats is no easy work, and I intend to pay fully for it all. [Ah, gotta say what he actually wants--] ...For...Just plain sake and some duck, please.
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Well, you will be buying a flask, consider a part of the flask purchase. Also if you like it enough, I can hopefully look forward to any orders you may have. [His items are pretty cheap considering the labor he put into it. Dohko just grins as he watches him.]
I did but good food and sake is better when it's enjoyed by friends or those who can really enjoy them. [He then shrugs.] It got easier after 100 years.
[But then he orders and Dohko grabs a small saucer and sets it down in front of Kojuro, before producing a flask, opening it and carefully pouring the clear liquid into it. He then sets the flask down next to it before turn his back to the other man, going at once to fetch the duck. It took him a couple of moments before presenting a plate of the smoked duck meat, the skin crispy while the meat was still tender and juicy. With the meat, it came with a 4 wrappers, some herbs and carrots.]
One duck and one sake. Enjoy.
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Deal, then. I look forward to our future business dealings. [Certainly guaranteed now that he's had such good service; even if the sake was the worst in the world, Kojuro's determined to at least help out somehow!
...Not that that seems to be a worry. He completely misses the bit about 'after 100 years' when he sees the duck; guess who was hungrier than he initially thought? There's nothing for it but to bow deeply and gladly place his coins down to take his dinner and drink for the next few nights. (Though the flask, once received, gets carefully tucked into his yukata for now. Look, he's not getting blasted at the function.)] I humbly receive this food.
...Is it alright if I eat nearby? I would like to ask you about your farm, but I understand if this is an inconvenience.
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[And hey now! His sake is pretty damn good!
Dohko calmly grabs the coins and puts them into a small box under the counter. Though his chest puffs up with pride at the sight of him almost drooling at the duck.] Thank you for your patronage.
Of course! I wouldn't mind talking to you and answer some questions. My farm is located in the mountains.
He must adopt the oprhans. All of them.
Anyway, sitting at Dohko's vendor, one of his customers is a young lady accompanied by two hungry cat beasts. Are they lions? Are they tigers? Nope, it's a mixed of both! They are ligers! They sure eat a lot of meat, their fingers sticky, and a lot of fried rice and fried noodles to go with it.
Unfortunately, the girl and her big cats they couldn't drink alcohol, but the other alternative is iced tea, right?
Smiling brightly.]
Hi Mister, more, please? My big brother and sister here, we like bbq spare ribs and egg rolls! They're delicious.
Yeees, bring all of your orphans to him!
Having a customer who was ordering his food like crazy was always good! That means more money and therefore, more crops for him to grow! Dohko by now was working shirtless as he was starting to work up a sweat.
He had both juice and ice tea to drink instead of alcohol.]
More spare ribs and egg rolls? How many portions?
[He is going to start working on at least serving up around 4 orders of spare ribs.]
A healthy appetite is a good sign of your health.
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A particularly boisterous stall tender catches his attention and he'll approach with a soft smile and similar tone.]
Good evening. Would you happen to have anything not made with pig? [he could eat pig, he just found it best avoided for his peace of mind]
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I have beef, chicken and duck for those who doesn't want pork? Would you like the meat with either rice or noodles?
[He pats at an open seat.]
I can also make it into a bao if you like. Would you like anything to drink with it, I also have juice and ice tea if you don't want alcohol.
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Duck and iced tea sound perfect, thank you. I'm not sure what a bao is, but if you suggest it, certainly. [He put down the gloves in his lap, passing them over with his fingers to press out the wrinkles.]
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It is like a sandwich but it is steamed.
[He goes to pull out a small steamed dough before molding it into a bun, stuffing it with cilantro, carrots and radish. He then moves to one of the smokers and carefully slices off a few pieces of the duck, hanging in the smoker. He places the Bao on a plate before going back to get some of the skin to set it on the side. With a triumphant smirk, he drizzles a little sauce over the meat before presenting it to the other man.]
Try it and if you don't like it, I will be happy to make you something else at no charge.
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Oh, I'm so sorry! I don't have anything to offer in return, we Druids don't carry-- [it's a bumble of words before he realizes he did have some coins on him. The locals had pushed it into his possession very insistently. He'd have been more adamant about refusing, but figured he'd give it away somehow in charity.]
Or, wait... I was given some gold upon arriving. I had forgotten already. [he speaks shortly, with a dry swallow. Still overwhelmed by this odd place, or that would be his excuse for being so scatterbrained...]
Is this what you accept? [he reaches to his cloak and pulls a small bag of gold out. More than enough for a meal and drinks, Silas pushing the whole of the bag over without a care.]
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You are a new arrival? Don't worry about it then. It will be on the house. Along with one more food item.
[It was easy to tell this kid was overwhelmed and perhaps it would be best to ease him into this place.]
Even if you don't carry gold often, don't go carelessly pushing your coin bag at just anyone. There could be some unsavory folks who will take advantage of you. You seem to be too good of a kid. [And he holds up a hand.] And everyone is a kid to me.
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No, no, please take it, if it will be of use. I'm... well, I'd say I'm not allowed to keep money, but to be honest, it's only looked down upon. [the seriousness of the matter was more in writing and less in actual practice. Still, Silas hadn't so much as held a piece of gold in half a decade. He didn't intend to make a habit of it now.]
As a Druid, I'm not supposed to covet or hold possessions I do not require. I can make due on my own and by way of generosity of others, like yourself. Please, the gold is all yours, I truly do not want it.
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Though when he refuses to take the money back, the Gold Saint sighs and takes the money back.] I understand, I have known a couple of Buddists who had the same thought process as you. I will just treat this as you paying for other's meals. That way I won't feel bad for taking the gold, deal?
[And that cheeky grin is back and holds out his hand to the other for him to shake.]
My name is Dohko, Libra Dohko if you want to call me by my old name.
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I'm grateful you understand, thank you. The food looks spectacular. [The offer of the hand makes him scramble a moment, reaching to quickly put just one of his gloves on to meet the hand. The Springtide are very particular about touch, but the Druids were even more fussy. His grip to meet Dohko is light and fleeting, easily crushed beneath a more enthusiastic handshake]
A pleasure, Dohko, I am Silas. Druid of the Springtide. [not that it would probably mean anything to him, but Silas likes his title. He worked hard for it.]