WEEK 3 DAY 1: MISSION

[wonderful_mods]

Mission: "Rest under the tannenbaum!"
Time Limit: Short
Noise Plane: Solo
Wall Instructions: Key wall in front of the main gate. Condition is a pact.
Wall Rewards: Long Live The Ice
Reaped Rewards: Cold Stare
Mission Rewards: 10,000 zeny



[After a long trek through the snowy field, a row of fancy heat lamps and a stone gate finally come into view. Through it, the town of Lutie is visible, and looking quite welcoming with its Christmas greetings everywhere. Compared to the frozen tundra, you'll want to hurry inside - just try not to let the wall hit you on the way in! And once the gate is passed, the first thing you'll see is a massive Christmas Tree.... ]

Comments

[suicidoll]

(Huh...well that's a simple condition for a wall. Oh well; Kreutzer doesn't mind. She's actually in a poor mood because of the change of location. It's nothing against the cold, but something she wanted to keep from last week didn't come with her and she's pretty depressed about that. And it shows.

She's not in the mood for harrying (or dressing warmly, apparently), so she puts up a wall in front of the gate and waits for players who'll fulfill the requirements.)

[vexed_snake]

[Oh, look, it's that girl that was there when the Incident That Never Happened with the pony was a thing. Asakura's been in a fouler mood than usual what with all the Christmas cheer going on, and he's not been able to find any Players to harry. Might as well go make a little conversation to amuse himself.]

Someone looks down in the dumps.

[He is far, far too happy about that.]

[suicidoll]

(Oh, wonderful. Him. Is he seriously looking to start something? Oh well; his funeral.)

And if I am?

[vexed_snake]

[He continues to look amused.]

Then I'm in a pretty good mood, I think.

[suicidoll]

I wasn't aware they allowed leeches to become reapers; it's not as if they need the numbers.

(She shrugs.)

Well if that's all, then perhaps you should return to attempting to be useful.

[vexed_snake]

[Oh, burn. Careful, he's looking rather annoyed now, and he's getting within punching range.]

I've been unable to find anyone to harry. It's getting vexing.

[He's looking dismissively at the wall.]

As though this is so useful...this game gets boring at times.

[He did wall duty once. Never again.]

[suicidoll]

Then perhaps you're going about it the wrong way. (She glances back at the wall.)

From here, I can look over much of the area. It's quite the location for surveillance.

(She shrugs again.)

But it's not my fault if you can't can't keep yourself entertained. It's not as if you don't have options.

[vexed_snake]

Last time I was this bored, a few people died...

[Judging by the shift in his body language and look in his eyes, that was a threat. Behavior like this is probably why he doesn't have any friends.]

[juuichi_yosamu]

[Grovyle is settled up close to the wall, himself. He hadn't had any orders to keep an eye on Kreutz after last week, but he seemed interested in sticking around anyway. He doesn't say anything without provocation, just making sure she's aware of his presence.]

[suicidoll]

(A glance over helps Kreutzer become aware of his presence. A welcome luxury, honestly; at least she had something-- no. Someone by her side.

It wouldn't be right to say she was on her best behavior; that would imply she was actually trying. Unlike before when she chose not to, here she literally can't. Still, she's doing the job regardless.)

...You'll freeze if you stay out here with me.

(At least her concern is genuine.)

[juuichi_yosamu]

Not like it'll kill me. I'm more worried about you. You're taking this hard for someone you barely knew.

[Yeah, he knows what went on between Kreutzer and the Flutters, even if he wasn't there for the incident. The two of them were pretty obvious in trying to figure out how to keep that puppy safe and sheltered, on Day 6, and the upswing in Kreutzer's mood on Day 7 was pretty obvious.]

[suicidoll]

(Kreutzer might not have explicitly told him, but it's not like they were keeping it a secret. Of course he'd know; they're partners.

That actually makes it a bit easier to talk about.)

Barely knowing the puppy is partially why it hurts; I didn't get the chance to know it very well. I was prepared to, but I got my hopes too high up. It stood as much of a chance as I did.

I'm just hoping the cold will numb my emotions.

[juuichi_yosamu]

Anyone can survive on their own if they want to. That one had the will, that's probably why you got so attached to it.

[It's a weird way of saying "the puppy will be fine, it's strong", but...]

It'll numb your fingers first. I'd rather you not collapse from frostbite.

[suicidoll]

(At least she caught on to what he's trying to say.)

Perhaps. So young and full of vigor, it was...I can only hope I didn't send it to its death.

(Because the last time she did this to anyone else was Rosa and that was 112 different levels of complicated.)

I should've brought gloves, then. Perhaps I'll buy some once the players fulfill the requirement.

(Meaning she's being self-destructive again. At least there aren't any explosions to go with it.)

[slacksoff]

[--OW. Congratulations, Kreutzer. It wasn't necessarily intentional, but maybe seeing some idiot run face first will lighten the mood just a bit? He didn't exactly think to see if there might've been a wall there...

...Just give him several seconds to recover from the fall, and recover some of his dignity as well.]

[suicidoll]

(Careful; you might've dropped that pride in the snow. Make sure not to lose it; it's like looking for contact lenses.

What that little stunt does, however, is draw her attention away from her sadness. Not enough to make her laugh, but it's a step up.)

...Congratulations; you found the wall.

(And a little sarcasm. That's a plus.)

[slacksoff]

[...As long as not too many people were looking when he decided that ramming a wall face first was a good idea, it's all good. Still humiliating, but his pride will find itself back eventually!

After Kreutz says that though, Leon lifts his head to look up at her. Wow, women (besides Foster and the pin trader) do exist! Leon outright forces a grin on his face; gotta try and get the charm on--!]

Heh; guess I did! Got any conditions for bringing it down? [He'll wait for an answer while brushing a bit more snow off of himself. Gotta look halfway decent--!]

[suicidoll]

(Try all you want; Kreutz is not in the mood to humor anyone right now, charmers included. Kinda hard to think about anything remotely romantic when puppies and sad things come to mind.

Have a flat response.)

Form a pact with another player. That's all.

[slacksoff]

[The flat response would normally do nothing to deter him, but a pact...dammit. He doesn't have that.]

...I'll be back in a few.

[Yep, don't mind him--he just needs to run off and see if he can find some unlucky lucky person to form a pact with.]

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

Another week, another wall.
What must we do to make this fall?

[Don't mind Zecora's mild bitterness. Week 3 has begun with her still playing, after all.]

[suicidoll]

(Hey, it's cool. Kreutz knows she's stuck here, but she remembers seeing Zecora on day one. Any and all frustration is understandable.)

Simply form a pact with another player. This week has an easy start.

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

I've seen this condition before.
I've had one for two weeks. I'll have it for more.

[suicidoll]

Then you're clear to pass.

(Kreutzer lowers the wall.)

Do you know where to go from here?

[zebrarhyme_everytime]

It isn't quite the mystery
That we should seek the Hearth's Warming tree.

[suicidoll]

Precisely. Tannenbaum is the German word for Fir Tree; not something many of our players or reapers would know, but at least someone has a proper sense of direction.

(Kreutzer hands over two pins, both for Long Live The Ice.)

For your partner as well.