Week 4

[vellamods]

WEEK 4 LOG ♬
Weather: Monday AM & PM - Clear Skies; Tuesday - Thursday AM Cloudy, PM Rainy; Friday - Clear Skies

The Meteor Shower

On Monday, there are, in your mailboxes, passports for those who happened to not pick them up when the airport opened. Hold onto these--they’re important, after all! Open them up, and you’ll find not only a title, your name, and your hometown, but you’ll also find…

A blank page? That’s right. There’s a page in the back of the admittedly small passport with only one thing on it: a space that looks like it has room for a star stamp. Huh. That’s strange, isn’t it? There are no hints as to what it could be about, but maybe the announcement will shed some light.

There’s also, like last week, a familiar face around the island… it’s Audie! Come around to her house to say hi--she’s very excited to be here, and very fashionably dressed as she strolls around the island.

And like clockwork, at nine AM, Tom Nook makes his announcement once more:

“Good morning, Isla Sonrisa! A few things this morning. Please give a warm welcome to our new neighbor, Audie!”

Audie smiles and waves at you all with both paws--she’s pretty flattered at the warm response. Tom Nook continues--

“We have for you the ability to build bridges now! Yes, yes, these will prove very useful indeed. Of course, you will most likely have to work together to figure out the best places to put these bridges, as we have only a limited number… But I am sure working together will be little trouble for you all! The only thing to note is that each bridge will come with a construction fee of 15,000 bells each. Consider working together to get some bridges up and running...?”

He pauses, and the next part comes with some measure of almost… not quite dismay, but there’s a certain cloud over the tanuki: “It also seems Iori and Mira have also left the island… Again, we’re looking into it, and should any discoveries come to light, I will tell you immediately.”

He nods to himself, and continues on--

“Next, I’d like to tell you all we have a very special event tonight… a meteor shower! Yes, yes, starting at 7 PM, we will have clear skies and many stars to wish upon. Who knows--maybe your wishes will all come true!” He says that with a bright smile, almost like he really believes it… Or maybe that’s just his quiet optimism? Anyway, he continues--

“Finally, I’d like to thank you all for your hard work in making items for our new friends! Yes, yes, you all have been working so hard to create furniture and items for our housing plots, but this week, I invite you all to put your best DIY skills to the test! There are no specific style requirements in mind, but please make sure our potential new friend has:

1 Table
2 Dressers
1 Clock
2 Chairs

Of course, if you’d like to make more, I am sure our friend will not be opposed…” He pauses, and seems to remember something! “Ah, yes, we are very close to opening our museum… I am sure Blathers would appreciate any bugs, fish, or fossils regardless! Hmm… Yes, that is all I have for you! Thank you once more for your hard work, and have a wonderful day!”




Possible Objectives

1. Help Tom Nook prepare a housing plot for the last villager house.
2. Donate more specimens to Blathers.
3. Attend the meteor shower, if you so desire. There may be some secrets waiting for you...
4. Make a money pool for some bridges.



Turn-Ins
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday



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FRIDAY

[vellamods]

[ On Friday, Alexis will have woken up from a strange, vivid dream. She'll have dreamt of a previous self, and past memories that have accompanied it. Her time with her friends, the happiness she felt; perhaps this will paint a clearer picture of what she should have wished for. Whether she chooses to accept or reject this is ultimately up to her. ]

NETWORK THREADS

[vellamods]

Late On Friday

[winterforecast]

I... guess I should apologize?

So that's what I'm doing. Apologizing.

Which means I should get around to actually saying "I'm sorry."

I'm sorry, then.

...GAH IT STILL DOESN'T FEEL RIGHT

[toushiro]

Well. You had a quick change of heart. What brought this on?

[winterforecast]

I'd say the real reason is too cheesy for anyone to take seriously, but my entire life is apparently one can of cheesy foam after another, so who knows.

[winterforecast]

Simple and Clean (Open)
[Something is wrong with Alexis.

Well, something is always wrong with Alexis. Between her perpetual huffy mood, general rudeness, propensity for violence, with the list going on, most residents of the island would be hard-pressed to find something that isn't wrong with Alexis.

But that's just it.

Today, she's walking across the island in an almost dreamlike state, not glaring at whoever passes her by, and weirdly enough keeping to herself.

Then she bumps into someone.

At this point, it's common sense to prepare oneself for a tirade when Alexis accidentally collides with another resident. But instead, she murmurs,]

Sorry, [flinches as if she didn't expect that to come out of her mouth, shakes her head, and hustles away.

What on Earth is going on with her?]

Sanctuary (Closed to Sonico)
[On Friday night, somebody knocks on Sonico's door.

It's Alexis, and she looks... almost scared.]

[pinkmacaron]

[Sonicowas on her way to the bath when she opens the door, thankfully she was full dressed, just carrying a towel and some clean clothes on her arms.]

Oh, Alexis! How are you? Want to come in?

[winterforecast]

I'm...

I'm not good, actually.

[Alexis shuffles inside, looking... conflicted would probably be the best word. For a few moments, she's silent. Then:]

I remembered.

All of it.

[rupturingheaven]

[That's... hm. Byleth's not sure she likes that.

Alexis has been acting... off since this morning and she's concerned.]

... Alexis, wait.

[winterforecast]

What is it?

[Alexis seems... melancholy?

Is that an emotion she's even capable of feeling???]

[regression]

[ ??????????????????????????????????? No attempt at his life? Joonghyuk's eyes narrow as she tries to hustle away, but he grabs her by the wrist.

It's a lot gentler than the last time he's handled her. ]

What are you scheming?

[ That is totally what Alexis is doing—though, he's keener on that something happened to her to make her this weird. ]

[winterforecast]

Wouldn't you like to know, dweeb, [Alexis hisses back, but... with none of her usual enthusiasm. It's like she's going through the motions of her mean girl act but hesitant on following through.]

Now let go of me. I'm finally leaving you alone, so can you do me a favor and do the same? [She tugs at his grip, trying to break free.]

[seacub]

[Alexis isn't the only one bumping into things. She might just hesitate on the hustling as well, given what she just bumped into.

That.

Is a large fish. It's larger than Emporio! How is he carrying this Ocean Sunfish???] Huh?

[He cannot see her, at all.] It's alright. Um...Alexis, right..?

[winterforecast]

Yeah. Now, uh, [Alexis tries to find a way around the sunfish, fails, and sighs.]

Could you move?

...please?

[WHO IS THIS IMPOSTOR.]

[whereswalder]

Oh, it's nothing! It must have been my extremely good camouflage causing you to-

[...wait.

wait. it's alexis apologizing.]

...

Are you feeling alright...?

[winterforecast]

I'm fine, thanks. [Alexis tries to inject her usual biting sarcasm into her answer, but it's obvious that her heart isn't in it. What's going on with her?]

Now if you'll get out of my way, I have things to do.

[Alexis has been aimlessly wandering the island in a fugue for hours. She clearly does not have things to do.]

[freckledarcher]

[In the morning something good will be coming from the window of house 3. Ashe is making breakfast with some of the fresh food he got from the grocery store. Anyone is welcome to have some, he's made enough for him and Lio. If someone has a request he might be able to make it too.

In the afternoon Ashe can be found sitting on the sand by the beach. He's close enough for his feet to touch the water. He wiggled his toes in the sand as his mind starts to wander. He wondered if it was okay for him to be enjoying life on this island while his friends were still fighting. He sighed softly and made a circle in the sand. He'll be pretty distracted and won't notice anyone sitting next to him at first.

At night Ashe can be found sleeping under an apple tree. He shook the apples off earlier when he gathered fruit for the day. He only meant to close his eyes for a second before he dozed off. He has some apples in his lap that will be going home with after he wakes up. After awhile he'll frown and mumble in his sleep. Anyone want to help him with his dream?]

Afternoon

[rupturingheaven]

[And take a seat Byleth does. She's quiet for a few moments before she finally speaks up:]

... What's bothering you?

[freckledarcher]

[Ashe looked over when Byleth took a seat next to him. He tried to give a smile to let her know he would be okay, though he knows she can easily see through him.]

I can't stop thinking about home. When I left we were preparing for an important battle now I'm here enjoying this island. It's the most relaxed I've been in a long time. I just wonder if it's right for me to enjoy myself when everyone is fighting back home.

night

[sugooooooooi]

[Serval carefully, quietly crawls over to him and watches for a while, tilting her head in confusion.]

Ashe-san? Are you okay?

[freckledarcher]

[Ashe groaned softly as he opened his eyes. He looked over and smiled at Serval.]

I'm fine just had a...an interesting dream about home that's all.

[Ashe looked down at the apples in his lap and picked one up.]

Would you like one?

night

[turntoashes]

[Since Ashe had done breakfast, Lio offered to do dinner. And when Ashe doesn't text him or come back once Lio sends the message that it's done, he goes out looking for him.

...hm. Hopefully Ashe isn't the sort to attack when woken up. Lio crouches down and carefully shakes his shoulder.]

Hey.

[freckledarcher]

[Ashe woke up with a start.] Sorry I'll get right to it! Huh? [Wait, he wasn't at the monastery. He looked over to see Lio next to him. He gave a sheepish smile as he rubbed the back of his neck.]

Sorry, I hope I didn't hit you. Wait, is it night already? I didn't realize how long I was sleeping. [Ashe yawned and stretched his arms above his head.]

What's up?

afternoon

[lightsmith]

[PROBLEM DETECTED.]

[Notably, a problem that wasn’t hers. Even better. Scintilla dropped right down next to him, tail curling loosely behind her. Having followed a short distance behind, a clockwork doll now wandered in circles nearby.]

Gil for your thoughts? Leastways that’s what I’d say if I had any.

[freckledarcher]

Ashe looked next to him when she sat down. He looked over at the doll before he turned back to Scintilla with a small smile.]

Gil? That's an interesting word. What's that?

[Ashe traced a circle in the sand.]

I'm just thinking about home. There's a lot I have to back home that I feel bad being here on the beach. Should I enjoy it?