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[esper_magic]

Who: Terra, Trashw Keaton and OPEN
What: Out and about on the main island now that the flooding has stopped
When: 11/10
Where: NONE OF YOUR BEESWA- er. Enso and the Islets (..sounds like a band name). Allll over.

[1: Wandering Around, Surveying the Damage]
[ The flooding did quite a number on the island, and Terra had been curious about what the effects it would have, personally - plus, she hadn't been sleeping well, so some fresh air usually helped. Usually- the air was anything but fresh and clean on the mainland. Especially near the water - it smelled like dead fish. She paused on the beach for a little bit, just observing the area, her stomach turning at the sheer stench, before she rather suddenly pivoted to walk away, shuddering. The plantlife wasn't doing much better on that front for that matter. So far into her thoughts was she that she couldn't even muster her usual energy as she made her way along the beach. ]

[2: Closed for Keaton and Terra's Adventurin' Hijinx]
[ With all the dead fish and plants from the flooding, Terra had sauntered down to the beach to look for Keaton - figuring from their conversation, it was the most likely place he'd be right now thanks to his love of disgustingly smelly things. Ick. Well, to each their own, although she had to admit Keaton was the first person..wolf..person that she's ever met who actually LIKED the smell of dead things. But thinking about that lead her mind to a darker thought she shied away from. Her walk earlier did successfully wake her up enough that she could feign her usual cheer at least, and that was a good thing - she already accidentally worried Keaton once. She'd rather not do so again. ]

[3: Wildcard]
[ Terra can be found in various parts of the island and on any of the islets today. Normally her walks only take her from Islet #1 to the mainland where she'll explore a bit, but today she's getting in a little extra wandering time and visiting other islets for what is probably the first time in the last month or so. She might be perched up in a tree chilling out with the birds, hanging out by a mana pool or even checking out other things - anything can happen! ]

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[souris_keteer]

[Mickey happens to look up and spot Terra in the trees, and he can't help but smile - it's a sweet image.]

Whatcha doin' up there, Terra?

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[esper_magic]

[ Terra doesn't move for a moment, not wanting to startle the little birds perched nearby. Though hearing the familiar voice, she glanced down curiously. ]

Oh, Mickey. I'm just watching the birds. [ She glanced over at them again. ]

They're really cute.

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[souris_keteer]

[Awwww.]

Sounds like you made a bunch of friends up there!

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[esper_magic]

[ Terra smiled faintly. ]

Not yet. These ones are still scared - they fly away if I try to move towards them. But that's all right, I don't mind. Sometimes if I'm really still, they come closer. [ and if she's perfectly motionless, not even paying them any mind, one will perch on her foot. Briefly. ]

What brings you by?

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[souris_keteer]

[Somehow he doesn't doubt her ability to stay still.]

I'm just doin' a check up on everyone. Food's gettin' a little harder to come by, so I wanted to see how how everyone was doing.

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[esper_magic]

[ Terra nods down at him. ]

I was looking around earlier too. The flood did quite a bit of damage - there were a lot of plants and fishes that were unsalvageable. But Keaton and I found some blue animals that might be edible. I brought a few of them to Roy's farm earlier this morning.

But as far as food.. I'm fine for a while. I don't eat much. If someone needs food though, I can lend them some of mine.

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[souris_keteer]

[A thumbs-up!]

I'll keep that in mind! Glad to hear it worked out for you and Keaton! He seemed like a nice fella.

[Weird, but nice. ... which describes 99% of the island to him really]

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[esper_magic]

[ Terra nods a little hesitantly. ]

He is very nice. It's .. a little strange that he likes things like.... trash and dead animals, though. He gets very excited, just talking about them.

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[souris_keteer]

... Don't tell him I said this, but he kind of reminds me of my pet dog, Pluto.

Hopefully things won't be terrable

[onemanstrash]

[True enough Keaton is wandering around the beach, inspecting all the dead fish and other rotting plants and items that have been washed up. He isn't just going to pick up any old dead thing, there is an art to this after all.

His tail is going ballistic behind him as he combs the beach, both from the excitement of a treasure hunt and for another reason. Someone might have remembered what they are at long last.

When he spots Terra off to the side he turns and waves excitedly at her.]

Isn't this the best thing ever?! I knew there would be lots of treasures around after the water went away!

That pun sure was! BAD Sir Keaton WoofWoof!

[esper_magic]

[ Ugggh the smeeeeell. The smell is awful! ]

Heehee. You look happy.

[ That was a huge underestatement though. His tail was a propeller at this point. It might whopwhop sand off the beach entirely just from the breeze of its wagging. ]

How long have you been out here?

I thought it would have you howling but now I'm in the doghouse

[onemanstrash]

You think so? [Aw hell he can feel his tail wagging behind him.] I'm not that happy, it's more like I came down to the beach for some exercise and my tail isn't wagged out yet. The treasure is a bonus!

[He is absolutely that happy and any attempt to say otherwise doesn't do him much good with his tail going so fast. And yet he tries all the same.

As for the question, Keaton looks around for a moment and takes in a deep breath. Mm, wonderful.]

I've been here for... I dunno, since morning? I've pretty much been over this entire section of beach looking for stuff to collect.

-30 points from Puppydor~! XD

[esper_magic]

Really? [ Because he looked like he was REALLY happy judging by that wagging tail. Or maybe the 'really' was pertaining to the bonus treasure. Well nevermind. ]

I was just going to look around a little further than my usual route and see if I could find anything interesting. Would you like to come with me? [ It's always nice to have company when exploring! Even when th at company was interested in actual garbage. ]

He'll get those points back in the house cup its fiiine

[onemanstrash]

[Really! Stop looking at the tail it doesn't know anything the tail is dumb. He loudly clears his throat and opts to focus on anything that isn't how happy he looks.]

I'm pretty busy out here... But if you really want me to come with then I can't refuse. We might find something cool out there for all we know. [So that's a roundabout yes for the adventuring idea!] Whereabouts are we headed?

We believe in Doghouse Puppydor!

[esper_magic]

[ Well. She'd LIKE to but it keeps wagging and it's adorable! And it's funny watching him try to pretend he wasn't happy. Why couldn't he just be up front about it? ]

Well.. I would like some company, but if you're busy, I can go alone. [ Still his agreement was pleasing, and she actually let out a quiet sigh. After the dreams she's had lately, she didn't really want to be alone that much. Even if half the time she went out alone. Spending time watching the birds was totaly a legit way to keep her mind off of things right? ]

Towards the eastern side of the island. I don't think there's been too many search parties out that way lately. .. and I'm hoping to find something that can help everyone here.

[onemanstrash]

[Don't make him shove his tail under his shirt to hide it. It'll feel awful uncomfortable but don't think he won't if she keeps looking at it okay.]

Hey you've already asked me, I'm not backing out now. You clearly want me around with you. [Which is fine with him despite how he insists on trying to come across and not eager.]

But okay, the east side it is. [That's. Which direction? Keaton turns and faces south.] If we even get near anything interesting or helpful then don't worry, I'll sniff it out.

[esper_magic]

[ Nooo don't do that! She'll be good! She smiles. Such a good boi Keaton. ]

Thank you, Keaton. [ Also it really is hard for her not to want to touch those ears, but that would probably be rude. Instead she folds her hands, starting off in the easterly direction. Hi ho! ]

All right, then I'll rely on your sense of --um...? [ Did... he see something interesting south of them? ]

Keaton?

Let's go with option 1.

[prettypurpleparlor]

Hello, dearie. How are you?

[Terra, as it turns out, is not the only person trying to assess the damage- although it's not surprising that she managed to miss Muffet's approach in her distracted state. The spider lady seems calm as ever, if a little concerned on Terra's behalf.]

[esper_magic]

[ And because she was so lost in thought, she let out a little startled yelp when she heard Muffet's voice. Normally she could sense people approaching near her - she must have been really out of it. She let out a breath, glancing over her shoulder and offering a small, tired smile. ]

Good morning, Muffet. I'm....as well as I can be. [ Certainly better off than people who arrived with memory problems or hearing problems, and definitely better off than people who recently came back from the dead. Nightmares seemed like such an...insignificant thing in comparison. ]

Are you here to look at the beach too?

[prettypurpleparlor]

[Muffet returns Terra's smile with a sympathetic look of her own, understanding her weariness. Nightmares might be smaller than some problems, but they could still nag at you.]

Yes, I wanted to see how the flood waters had changed things... I think I may be about to preserve a lot of fish in the near future, if we don't want any more of it to go to waste.

[esper_magic]

[ And boy do they nag. Terra glanced over the water and the fishes that remained, curious. ]

Preserve them..? I thought that most of them were already rotting.. are there ones still good? how would you be able to preserve them?

[prettypurpleparlor]

[It's part of why Muffet's out here, keeping herself busy instead of brooding on those thoughts.]

Any of the older ones are inedible by now, certainly, but the most recent ones might still be usable if I can get to them in time. I was planning on salting them, since I have plenty of it to spare.

[esper_magic]

[ She wrinkled her nose a little. ] ...they smell awful. The beach should be cleared of the ones that are inedible...Should I just burn them? [ Throwing them back in the ocean will only make them wash up on the sand again, and burying them probably won't help.. hrrm. ]

Salting? So if you put salt on the other ones, they won't rot?

[prettypurpleparlor]

If you'd like- although some of them might be useful as compost, even if they can't be eaten.

Technically, yes- salting meat to preserve it involves rubbing the salt in more thoroughly and in much greater quantities than just putting on the little amount you'd use to season your food.

[esper_magic]

... Compost? What's compost? [ Terra furrowed her brow, thoughtfully. Well it was probably something that smelled awful - Keaton was bound to love that compost stuff. Though she perked up in surprise at the information about salting things. ]

That's interesting..! I've never done that before. [ Preserved food with salt. Or used seasoning. The first time she ever tried Ignis' cooking was like ambrosia. And would always be. She had a great deal of appreciation to thinks others might have taken for granted. ]