Chapter 1: The Feast of Friendship Commence (Game 97~Daily)

[AdelynnWilde]

Henri smiled and nodded along as the others introduced themselves. A nice group, it seemed. The bard appeared kind and had a soothing voice, the bunny-girl had the sort of energy Henri had long wished to possess, and the other gentleman seemed to have a kind of wisdom about him. It was getting to be a bit of a crowd, but nothing she couldn’t handle. At least not yet.

“Edward, Donny, and… 410…” The girl paused for a moment, making a few mental notes. She was honestly terrible when it came to remembering things like names or faces. “I’m Henri. It’s nice to meet you!” Her face showed a child-like innocence as she smiled at the group of newcomers. It seemed all of them had come into town on the same bus. In fact… they hadn’t seen anyone outside the group besides the nice lady at the hotel.

Jan 5, 2021 12:07:21 GMT -6 Vaellin the Bard said:

"A ghost town would be a pleasant new experience though, if it means we can see those we've lost."

“G-ghosts?” Henri’s eyes widened. The thought of the dead coming back to haunt her didn’t sound pleasant at all. But perhaps Donny’s experiences were far different from her own. Though she did think it was strange that the town was so desolate. Had thinking of it as “peaceful” been too optimistic?

Jan 5, 2021 12:12:12 GMT -6 ⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆ said:

"I saw an old man as well, nyeh. But he may have been dead. He didn't say anything, even when I poked him, nyeh."

Someone’s… dead? Henri’s face flushed for a moment. Surely 410 must be mistaken. But she hoped that whoever it was, they were okay. Everyone was suggesting an exploration. Travelling in a group, huh? It wasn’t exactly something she was used to, but the gum should still be good for a while…

“Sure! I’d be happy to join you. There is some comfort to be had in numbers. Where should we begin?”

[Vaellin the Bard]

Edward played a few notes and thought about the situation. "I am okay with anywhere but if we're looking for adventure or ghosts, perhaps the library or old mines would suffice? I will, however, acquiesce to the wisdom of my fellow new residents."

[Evie The Bat]

Donny rubs his head

“I’ve only been to this place and an ol’ well. There’s water in it so that’s good. I reckon a library would be a neat place to start. Ain’t ever been in one, but I do enjoy a good book. Storytellin’ was a good way to relax after day o’ hard work back home.”

[Vaellin the Bard]

Jan 5, 2021 14:43:33 GMT -6 Evie The Bat said:

Donny rubs his head

“I’ve only been to this place and an ol’ well. There’s water in it so that’s good. I reckon a library would be a neat place to start. Ain’t ever been in one, but I do enjoy a good book. Storytellin’ was a good way to relax after day o’ hard work back home.”

Edward smiles slightly more. "I'd be more than happy to orate an odyssey for you, Donnel, whenever you wish. It is a talent of mine and should it bring entertainment to an individual, satisfaction is given in return to myself. But for now, a book is also an adequate method to obtaining stories, of course. This ancient method is appreciated as well and should never be frowned upon." He bows courteously to the group and starts to head towards the library, strumming gently on his harp as he goes.

[Evie The Bat]

Donny follows and turns to his new friends

“I would love to see ya both there. I reckon we’ll find some fun stuff around here, yep”

He hurries to catch up after saying this

[AdelynnWilde]

Henri nodded happily. She had always quite enjoyed libraries, though she wasn’t sure it would be quite the same this time around. If anything, the quiet atmosphere would be countered by the noisy group. Still, it might be nice to find out just what sort of literature was available here in Storybrooke. Perhaps there would even be a research section!

Though Edward’s comment about ghosts did give her pause. This town wasn’t actually haunted… was it?

She hesitated for a second, but seeing Donny run after the rest gave her a small burst of hope. Nothing was going to happen to her. Not while she was in this big a group. Not while she was still chewing. Henri hurried to catch up to the rest, listening eagerly to their conversation. 

"I for one would be happy to hear another song!"

[⋆⋅ Sage ⋅⋆]

410 follows the group to the library.

[Evie The Bat]

Donny starts going on a long talk about farm life, since Edward wanted to hear

“I know ya wanted to hear about farmin’ Edward but it ain’t all interestin’ or eventful. All I got are funny tales from when I was a kid. I guess I can explain a normal day. So, ya get up at the crack of dawn, rooster calling helps too. Spend most o’ the mornin’ tending the fields ‘fore it gets too hot. If you’re out for too long, ya’ll be sweating’ like a long tailed cat in a room full o’ rockin’ chairs. Afternoon tend to the chickens and cows. Mostly in the shade so it ain’t too bad. Evenin’ is when we tell stories. Ma’ always had the best tales. Kept us all interested and what not. I reckon you could get some mighty fine songs from her stories. Some days there’d be bandits but they ain’t so much a problem anymore. I do have some fun stories too if ya wanna hear one.”

His accent makes it difficult to really understand when he speaks so much.

[Vaellin the Bard]

Jan 5, 2021 15:21:11 GMT -6 Evie The Bat said:

Donny starts going on a long talk about farm life, since Edward wanted to hear

“I know ya wanted to hear about farmin’ Edward but it ain’t all interestin’ or eventful. All I got are funny tales from when I was a kid. I guess I can explain a normal day. So, ya get up at the crack of dawn, rooster calling helps too. Spend most o’ the mornin’ tending the fields ‘fore it gets too hot. If you’re out for too long, ya’ll be sweating’ like a long tailed cat in a room full o’ rockin’ chairs. Afternoon tend to the chickens and cows. Mostly in the shade so it ain’t too bad. Evenin’ is when we tell stories. Ma’ always had the best tales. Kept us all interested and what not. I reckon you could get some mighty fine songs from her stories. Some days there’d be bandits but they ain’t so much a problem anymore. I do have some fun stories too if ya wanna hear one.”

His accent makes it difficult to really understand when he speaks so much.

"I would love to hear your mother weave a tale as well," Edward agrees before adding a tune to play as Donny speak, making HIM the bard should he choose to tell a tale. "I encourage you to follow in her footsteps and paint us three a picture, if you wish. Roosters and cows and shade. Family and evenings, cats and chairs." He starts singing as he speaks and pauses to allow the farmer to continue.

[Evie The Bat]

Donny pauses to think for a moment and soon starts talking again

"Well...gosh this is some pressure. There was the time I join'd the prince's army. They help'd protect my village from rotten bandits. Said I show'd good strength and all that. So I join'd to train and see the world. I was put in charge of growing our food and fishin'. I am an ok cook too, accordin' to them. I remember teaching a friend the proper way to hunt rabbit and the best way to fish. She was a real hoot to be around. Lotta interestin' and fun people in the army too. Way more interestin' than a farmer, i'd say."

[Ame]

Jan 5, 2021 8:27:58 GMT -6 Tetsu said:

Lydia walks up to a foreboding mansion which seems to be too grand for this place. Wondering who lives in her she walks towards the door and knocks. 

After a few minutes of no reply, she turns the doorknob and the door opens as she slowly walks in. Suddenly she hear footsteps coming down. Afraid she ran out of the door and away. As she turns back she notices a man standing by the door frame.

"......."

Now not looking where she was going, Lydia trips over a flowerpot and lands in a hedge. Quickly picking herself back up and jumping over the hedge to hide behind it. She nervously calls out to the man as she brushes the dirt and twigs off herself.

"Hello? I-"

"I didn't mean to Ding-Dong Ditch you, I'm just-"

"You scared me and I panicked"

Still too afraid to get out from the bush, she nervously awaits the man's response.

[Vaellin the Bard]

Jan 5, 2021 15:35:45 GMT -6 Evie The Bat said:

Donny pauses to think for a moment and soon starts talking again

"Well...gosh this is some pressure. There was the time I join'd the prince's army. They help'd protect my village from rotten bandits. Said I show'd good strength and all that. So I join'd to train and see the world. I was put in charge of growing our food and fishin'. I am an ok cook too, accordin' to them. I remember teaching a friend the proper way to hunt rabbit and the best way to fish. She was a real hoot to be around. Lotta interestin' and fun people in the army too. Way more interestin' than a farmer, i'd say."

Edward plays an up beat tune to go with Donny's story, turning it into a song itself. At the end he tappers of the notes, going to an idle song for conversation. "It does sound interesting. Perhaps you could teach me how to hunt or fish as well, as these are not thing I'm familiar with either."

He tips his lyre to Henri. "How about you? Any tales to tell, lessons to teach, or experiences to bestow upon us?"

[Maria]

Kokoro beams up at the apartments and scans her surroundings. She doesn't hesitate to sprint inside and go straight to her room. 

"Wow, this is amazing! It's so different! I can't wait to meet everyone!"

She doesn't bother unpack her things, simply throwing her suitcase onto the bed before doing a handstand out of the room and quickly making her way around town. The first place to catch her eye is the playground. 

[Evie The Bat]

Donny smiles, his eyes bright

"Reckon i'd love to teach ya. I'd love to see how that instrument ya got there works. Music is another thing Ma' loved to talk about"

[Tetsu]

Jan 5, 2021 13:07:21 GMT -6 mao said:

Red kicks the door to the Diner open and shouts:

"YO GRANNY, IZ ME YO GRANDKID, LONG TIME NO SEE!"

He then looks around to see if they have any customers he can bully.

Granny looks at the new kid that walks in and she places both hands on the side of her hips

"I fear you have confused me with someone else, my dear. I only have a granddaughter, Ruby. But you're not it...not yet anyways. Now what can I get you for breakfast."

Jan 5, 2021 15:36:56 GMT -6 Ame said:

Now not looking where she was going, Lydia trips over a flowerpot and lands in a hedge. Quickly picking herself back up and jumping over the hedge to hide behind it. She nervously calls out to the man as she brushes the dirt and twigs off herself.

"Hello? I-"

"I didn't mean to Ding-Dong Ditch you, I'm just-"

"You scared me and I panicked"

Still too afraid to get out from the bush, she nervously awaits the man's response.

The man walks towards the bush and looks at the girl

"Well then, how about some tea?"

He seemed to invite Lydia into the mansion for a cup of tea as he walks into the mansion.

Jan 5, 2021 15:56:10 GMT -6 Maria said:

She doesn't bother unpack her things, simply throwing her suitcase onto the bed before doing a handstand out of the room and quickly making her way around town. The first place to catch her eye is the playground. 

The playground face the cove and you can see a few buildings from here. (Description of the area has been unlocked)


For 410, Edward, Donny and Henri headed to the Library. As the approached they noticed a Clock located above it. They enter the library and notices shelves upon shelves filled with books and a girl looked up and smiles at you

 

"Oh hello, welcome to Storybrooke Library! I'll be happy to assist anyway I can." She smiles