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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[Nanu had half a mind to sleep the night away but restlessness reared its ugly head as the sun went down. Without the daytime heat making him sluggish he beckoned to curiosity and decided to check out what all the noise was about. He keeps to the periphery of the festival but ultimately he's drawn like a moth to a flame to Liepard. He crouches down to let her sniff and give her some eager pets if she'll accept them, his own black cat tail curling at the very tip. Grimsley unfortunately hasn't even been given eye contact.]

Well if it isn't Big G.

It's been far too long, Nanu. [ Grimsley replied, politely leaving his stall. He hasn't wanted to work too hard, after all - leaving his comments about the strange extra features to himself, for now. But his Liepard? Oh, they're letting out a very pleased rumble, willing to get some pets. ]

Then again - it's far too bright out here. Optimistic. [ He's seen how other people are acting, and does not like it. ]

[Nanu's line of work kept him surprisingly busy; both the old and new. He traveled a lot with Interpol, Unova being no exception, and even on Alola his Kahuna duties had him bouncing from one island to the next, especially between Poni and and Ula'ula. A lot to see, not a lot of time to keep acquainted.

It's a damn shame. Unfortunate that him and Grimsley's paths haven't crossed more frequently. His company is tolerable... though Liepard continues to get most of Nanu's attention as he scratches under her chin and the sides of her face.]

Everyone wants a simple life. Look how much work that takes. [All these stalls and vendors, wares and games... who's going to clean up all of this in the morning?]

You actually selling anything? [Anything worthwhile is lightly implied as a friendly rib.]

Besides - a simple life usually isn't satisfying. [ Grimsley hopes to find a casino sometime - his fingers are twitching for that fun. But his gaze moves back to his table, and he laughs - as his dear Liepard seems to puff up a little.

Listen, there are plenty of things worthwhile, the Pokemon thinks - but Grimsley shrugs. ] Children. [ in other words, Pokemon eggs. ] I've not sighted any native Pokemon - not even a Magikarp.

[He stalls on an answer if only because he can decide if he wants to make a dry comment about selling 'children' as wares or the inevitable risk of Pokemon being released or escaping into the wilds around here. A small selfish part of him wouldn't mind more familiarity, of course, but the older more experienced part of him--the part that's seen far too many Ultra Beasts wrecking havoc in places they don't belong--protests like dull, persistent tinnitus ringing in his ears.]

We get to think of ourselves as an invasive species around here, huh.

[He finally lets his red eyes meet Grimsley's with a dark look. Not that that's difficult for Nanu.]

[ Ah. That kind of look... it's the sort that makes Grimsley still his own gaze, giving a shake of the head. The two of them could go serious whenever they wanted, couldn't they - though they had different backgrounds. Grimsley, as a rather old vampire, had seen cultures and environments change. ]

I'd say we're more like Klink, then any threat. I do wonder what the native creatures are like.

[ Said in a tone implying he wonders if there's beings as strong as Pokemon here - or moreso. Not that he wants to be the one to seek it. A lot of his meaning came though in tone - just part of being a gambler. ]

They're not quite like Pokemon, from what I've seen. [Bland normal animal-y animals, as far and as vaguely described as that gets in Pokemon seems to be about the same here. Nanu shrugs and rises from his hunches, knees threatening to creek. Fortunately it's drowned out over the general ambience of the festival, though he makes a show of stretching his back, making that crackle audibly. ]

Admittedly I haven't taken these old bones very far yet.

[He gestures vaguely towards the woods. He wouldn't call it exploring so much as scouting or patrolling and learning the lay of the land. He's in no rush to do so, still feeling like he doesn't belong here or is meant to live here, but the vague offer is there to go for a walk.]

...You ever hear stories of how Raichu could take down an Indian Elephant? [ Grimsley then mused, clearly letting Nanus' oldness not get to him. However, he gives him one of those looks - the sort that says he gets it. They're both too old for this, aren't they? ] Never found out what one of those were.

...I'd say there's not a crowd out there, but we both know that's not going to be the case. [ Grimsley says, clicking to his Pokemon - yeah, they'll go for a walk. It's far too loud there. Yes, he's leaving his stand unattended. ]

[Nanu shrugs, both with regard to the question and the invitation. He's playing it real cool and casual, you see. Trying to not think of the logistics of leaving all these eggs unattended.]

If you don't think you'll lose out on too much business.

STARDROP CELEBRATION: FINAL DAY

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