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It was a regular day for farming and living and whatever people wanna do - clouds had built over the last few days, but other then a slight bit of rain, things were normal.

Until now.

It began with rain. Just regular rain. Until the rain seemed to shudder and become soft ice. It looked like a mix of rain and snow - and glimmered like diamonds. It wasn't cold, it was just... beautiful. What a strange event...

That is, until a few hours passed. The diamond dust falling from the sky wasn't too weird. Even if it was nearing the end of Summer, it was quite nice. What began next, though? It was even weirder.

Diamonds and other gems had begun to fall from the sky, though they seemed to impact people just like rain. Not painful at all. They were real, at that! Whatever was causing this, it was... well, weird. It wasn't just the people and the outsiders curious about this - Pokemon from the forests and beyond seemed to be coming out into the town. Oddly, they were mostly Zubat and Bidoof... but there's a lot of other Pokemon, curious about the gems! Some of them are even eating them. Please stop.

...though, people not distracted by the Pokemon might notice small apple-like rat creatures. Some of them even seem to be falling from the sky with some squeaking.

The next day, things will be back to normal - any items not picked up will vanish, just as they appeared.

((OOC: A reminder to do your opt-outs if you haven't yet! Final reminder, I swear!))

loving_goddess

Alright, to anyone who was looking for cuttings or saplings from my apple tree, I have several ready and potted to bring home. Please come to [INSERT FARM HERE] at your earliest convenience if you still want them. Any spares will be planted here to continue the growth of the orchard.

Speaking of which, I've branched out- [Martel] into oranges as well. Thank you to everyone who's purchased one of my apples or anything else from my farm, I wouldn't have been able to do it without you. Certainly not so quickly. Next on my list is peaches, so watch for those!

Anyway, aside from orchard-related news, I've been thinking about something. I've encountered quite a surprising amount of people with abilities and skills related to healing and medical treatment in general, several of us from very different disciplines. [From pure technology to magical healing hair, the valley's got it all, it seems.]

Yet, to the best of my knowledge there's no real organization among us. Allow me to be the first to advocate for everyone who has any sort of medical skill to come together, have a meeting, perhaps, where we can share information and let each other know who we are, where we're located, and how to get in contact with us. We certainly can't take over the hospital itself, but with a bit of effort, we might be able to head off many difficulties, and I'm sure we have much to learn from each other.

That's all for the moment! Thank you all for listening, and remember to come by as soon as you can if you're looking for an apple sapling!

sirenvoice

[Angel wakes up while the bus is still moving through the trails and tunnels. She's been arranged gently, with great care, on the seat where she's half sitting up, her head resting in the crevice between the seat and the window. She looks out and watches all the colors rush by and for a moment she closes her eyes again and lets herself fall back asleep.]

[She hasn't had much time to sleep.]

[When she's jostled awake again, it's because the bus has come to a slow stop (tssssssh) and the door opens with a click. She's the only passenger, and the bus patiently waits for as long as she needs to get off. She's disoriented, half awake, and sits herself up straight. It hurts. Well, it doesn't hurt, but she sure is sore. The back of her neck and the base of her spine near her tailbone the most. Her fingers and toes feel a little numb. That much is usual, but it's not normally this acute. Angel thinks she might be dreaming still. She often dreams of the outside, of things she sees through screens and cameras and images that filter through her brain like data. She dreams about being able to go there, of having fun, and going on adventures. Sometimes she's alone, like this, and sometimes dad is there. Dad before he was just Jack, when she was still little and he was still her hero.]

[This isn't one of those dreams. It takes a long while before she can muster the strength to get on her feet. With the help of the bus benches, she walks slowly to the front of the bus, her hands steadying her every small step of the way. When Angel gets to the steps down, she takes a deep breath and the air smells so... fresh. Different from the artificially clean air of her Core. Actually fresh, like dirt and grass and trees. She's not sure she's ever actually smelled it before in her life. She grips the hand rails and steps down the stairs. The step from the bus to the ground, however, is too far away for her weak legs and she falls like a stone.]

[Angel collapses to the ground in a heap, groaning a little in pain as she picks herself up with her hands but her arms shake while she sits herself up on the road. Her hands and knees and elbows are all skinned from falling, but she's avoided any broken bones. The bus doors close behind her and it drives away almost silently before she can even turn her head around.]

I'm not asleep. I can't be.

[No, now she remembers. She remembers begging to be killed, seeing dad for the last time, finally being freed. Maybe this was heaven.]

Oh crap.

[Her hands are bleeding, all her scrapes from falling down, but it's not anything serious. She rubs them a little on her dress with a wince, before pushing her mess of hair over her shoulder and looking around. This definitely didn't seem like white clouds and angels (actual real life ones) with harps or singing or whatever it was supposed to be, but Angel is sure it couldn't be anything else. If anything, it's nicer than Pandora. Quiet, with birds and bugs chirping far away, the sound of rushing water.]

I'll just... stay here I guess. Until I can pull myself up.

ninjainviolet

[ Have a confused ninja on your screens, fellow farmers! Because one second, she's, well--dead. And the next, she's bouncing along on a bus headed to Martel-knows-where.

Okay, a farm. And that very farm can be seen behind Sheena, and from the size and buildings, one can see it's a Standard Farm.

Nothing too big for our ninja. ]

Well, at least this thing doesn't make me choose an alias. [ There's a hint of wry relief in that statement. As she speaks and moves the camera around, it would become apparent that her clothes don't fit her too well--they're pretty loose. And somewhat tattered.

Especially the trailing ends of what appears to be a huge pink bow sneaking out from under her dark purple jacket--which is still closed up despite the heat. ]

Hello, everyone! My name is Sheena Fujibayashi, and I just arrived here! What was that thing, anyway? There wasn't anything like that where I was last, though it kinda looked like an EC. [ Yep, has no idea what a bus is, but can handle the jPad like a pro. ] I'm not too sure about what exactly is going on, but I guess I have a farm now?

[ And she'll just point over her shoulder. ]

I've never run a farm--though I did help with the herb patches back in Mizuho! So, I can definitely grow plants. [ She's kind of wistful about that--like she hasn't seen a plant for a long time. ] I'm not sure where to start, though. Any advice?

[ She starts thanking everyone but stops. ]

Oh. One more thing. I guess we can leave any time? But do you know if we go back home or to the very last place we were?

Thanks!

[ And the feed ends. ]

idealisticartist

[Video]

[Anyone viewing the video will be greeted by Jeb's smiling face.]

Hello, everyone! In case we haven't already met, my name's Jeb Parmalee, and it's very nice to meet you. I just wanted to inform everyone of a business I've managed to open up in Seagull Village, alongside my girlfriend Tori and our d-- ...friend, Faith. [Referring to her as "future daughter" is still something that would be pretty weird for him, and would probably be weird for anyone watching too.] It's called Earth and Wind, and it's both a cafe and a shop! I know we already have the Station Cafe, but there's nothing wrong with variety, right?

["Shit--! Faith, help me out with this!" Tori can be heard in the background.

Faith can also be heard as she replies with a rushed "okay, m-- Tori!" Apparently, Faith's also trying to not be overly obvious about her parentage, but is prone to slip ups. Like father, like daughter...?]

Ah, sorry about that. We're still working on finishing a few things here and there, but we're more or less open for business! On top of coffee made by Tori and baked goods made by me and Faith, we also offer our skills for sale! Tori's willing to make outfits for people -- or fix your clothes, if you need that instead -- and I'm more than happy to paint things for you all! Anything you want! If you don't have a lot of gold to spare, I'm also more than willing to sketch you something small! Please, don't be afraid to ask. I love making things for others and putting smiles on their faces. Anyway, we also have some premade clothing and paintings for sale, and Faith's selling some flowers she grew on our farm.

We look forward to seeing you at our shop! Thank you for listening.

[Action]

[If your character decides to stop by, they'll find Jeb's cheery face behind the cafe counter, while Faith stands behind a different counter for other sales. Tori's in the back room, but she may also peek her head out if she's needed to talk about commissions, or... for any reason, really.

Go wild. Do whatever. ...except destroy the shop. That wouldn't be very nice.]

((OOC: Both video and action replies will mostly be replied to by Jeb, but may also be hijacked by Tori and/or Faith. If you have a preference on who you want to reply, feel free to tell me in the subject line. c:))

bbqedchosenone

There's a video of some very nice looking peppers, fish (both fresh on ice and salted to preserve), and berries. Whoever is filming it never turns the jPad back to film himself.

"I find myself with far more of these than I can use. I am willing to sell or trade, if anyone would be willing." His voice is just a little strange, as if he's messed up the audio recording in somewhat, or filtered it. Human but something a little off, almost mechanical in a way, about it.

"I'm new to farming, although I was taught the basics, so I've had limited success." Has he been living off fish and very few vegetables with even less grain? Yes, yes he has. "I can walk to meet you if you aren't close to me, I believe I have this tagged with my location." Which of course means just show up, right?

crosseyed

[[ if one were to describe the world that nia comes from, 'vegetation' would not be use often, if at all.

see, nia's world is kind of sad when i comes to greenery. sure, there's some, but a lot of the place is just wasteland and deserts. what we're getting at, is that nia isn't too familiar with the concept of farms.

but she's really diggin' it! haha, get it? anyway.

after exploring her own farm, she's decided to see what else this beautiful place has to offer. and that means she's going to wander right into your yard and check out your plants! or whatever is growing in your farm, it might just be some weeds. it's all new to nia. don't worry, though, she won't take anything. probably. ]]

Ooh! How wonderful! I wonder what these are called...?

loving_goddess

You know, these things aren't really that difficult to use, once you get used to it.

[Martel gives a little wave into the camera and a bright smile.]

Well, it's been a busy first day! I won't bore anyone with the details, but I wanted to introduce myself and make both an offer and a request, so here we are.

My name is Martel Yggdrasill. I was a healer back home, so if you get hurt, please don't hesitate to call on me. I know there's a doctor in town, but if you're closer to (INSERT FARM PLOT HERE), you might as well come down and see me.

Anyway, I'm trying to get an orchard started, but I've run into the slight complication of funds. I'm not necessarily asking for a loan or anything, just some advice as to how to best scrape together some... seed money.

[And the entire spectrum of humor groans in pain.]

If you're curious as to how quickly my efforts will... bear fruit, well, I have something to show you.

[Another terrible pun is followed by her promptly turning her device to take in a... full-grown apple tree. With several ripe, juicy looking apples already hanging from it.

What.]

starhuemod

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 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. ]

[ OOC; Hello, everyone! This community is L I V E, from now on, you can make both network and action posts on this community, as well as use the notice board pinned to the top of the community! You're also welcome to make IC inboxes for one on one conversation and messaging! We hope you enjoy the community and if you need anything, please leave a note on the contact page! Thank you!

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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