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EVENT ★ GONE FISHIN'

Thanks to your help, repairs to the flood wall are complete. The Nalawi are still largely without their Gifts, so they are thankful -- without the aid of ALASTAIR recruits, they would have surely drowned or been eaten by sea monsters.

Despite the barely averted disaster, the residents of Komo have decided to go along with their lives as planned, perhaps to bolster morale instead of giving into despair. By chance, their annual fishing contest is scheduled for today! As honored guests, recruits are invited to participate.

FISHING CONTEST

Dugout canoes are provided for all participants, patterns that suggest fish scales burned into the wooden sides. Curiously, no fishing rods are offered; if a recruit requests one, they will be given a strange look, but the harbormaster will acquiesce.

Due to the rough seas, the passage between Komo and the other islands is still inaccessible. Contestants are reminded to stay behind the reefs or venture east toward open ocean for their quarry. It’s only when the contest begins that the quarry in question is actually announced . . .

Sharks.

You are fishing sharks. And, judging by the lack of equipment (or the puny fishing rod you requested), you’re expected to do this by hand.

The tiny deer people don’t seem bothered by this predicament at all: the goal is to catch the biggest shark, by length and poundage. Better not embarrass yourself in front of the locals.

GET PUMPED

Mettaton has announced over the jewelry that he will be hosting a celebration in tandem with the fishing contest, in order to help the native Nalawi and the ALASTAIR recruits get to know each other better. This includes singing, dancing, and all sorts of different performances -- and, of course, reporting on the actual fishing.

If you aren’t the fishing type or maybe you just need a break from chasing sharks around, this is a good chance to bust a move and show your teammates how you can get down -- or just sit back and watch! It’s bound to be entertaining one way or another.

Plot for the stage here!

Olivia will be the final performer in the showcase. Anyone who witnesses her dancing may feel themselves super-charged by the spectacle . . . with possibly unexpected results! Characters may feel even more determined to win the fishing contest, or perhaps they’ll take this surge of optimism to help rebuild some of Komo’s destroyed buildings before the day winds down into night.

THE FEAST

After the fishing contest, the sharks will be collected and prepared. Grilled shark, fried shark, shark caviar, and shark jerky from the results of last year’s contest. There are fruits and vegetables and breads available as well, but if you want some protein, you’d better go native.

During the feast, some of the Nalawi perform dances and song. The subjects range from their goddess Nalanni to love songs. Want to show off your talents again? Now’s the time! Or, if you’d prefer to step away from the excitement, the beach is quiet and empty, and the baths are unoccupied since the whole of Komo is at the gathering.

As the feast winds down, the Nalawi will pass around their very potent alcohol for a toast to Komo’s health. Someone shouts, interrupting, wondering what good that will do if Nalanni has abandoned them. Concerned murmuring fills the gathering, spoiling the mood. ALASTAIR recruits may attempt to put them at ease -- otherwise, the feast will disperse on a sour note.

OOC INFO

If you would like your character to win the fishing contest, please sign up below. You must thread out fishing in order to participate in the drawing. There will be only one winner, decided by RNG. The winner will be contacted on April 1st. The prize is a necklace of shark’s teeth, which has a one-use spell that will make all sharks in a one mile radius sleep for 30 seconds.

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A. Something Fishy

[Gumshoe was going to regret that he didn't have his trusty fishing rod with him, but luckily the natives were able to supply him with one of a similar quality as his own.

As he prepares to set off, he tinkers with the fishing rod at the shore near his canoe, experimentally thrusting the rod back and forth.]

Pretty neat, eh, pal? [He smirks confidently, regardless of whether or not he knows the person in question.] It may not be my secret weapon, but this baby'll do the job, alright!

B. Totally Jawsome

[Later on, you can find Gumshoe in his canoe out in the thick of the competition. He's nervously lowered the line into the water and looks a bit uncertain as he waits for a bite.]

...When they said 'sharks'...

...

...They meant it metaphorically. ...Right?

[Things will likely quickly go awry.]

C. Wiped Out

[Gumshoe looks a bit worse for the wear, his trenchcoat more ragged than usual, and possibly a dead fish or some small sea life stuck in his hair, when he attends the feast. But attend it he does! And it looks like he's enjoying the alcohol. Once the protesting shout occurs, Gumshoe tries to shout back.]

Hold it, pal!! I think we have a lot to be grateful for right now, see?!

[Or you can just generally catch him when pigging out on the food and drinking up the booze.]

Edited 2016-03-26 00:46 (UTC)

[ surprisingly, or not, matsunaga does not have a fishing rod in hand as he walks toward one of the empty canoes. he looks out toward the waters with mild interest before toward the man. ]

Pal? [ so many of these people seem to enjoy assuming a closeness with one another. is it because they are supposed to be comrades? retainers? they are all just tools and any imagined friendship is just that -- to be ended abruptly and most likely violently. but he does not press the issue. ]

You have a secret weapon when it comes to fishing, good sir?

That's right, pal! [He smiles blankly at the stranger with the strange hair.]

I've got a secret weapon back home alright! And it'll catch any fish, guaranteed!

[He then leans in closer and whispers.]

Hey pal, how about I let you in on this secret?

[ What an unnecessarily friendly person. ]

Is that so, good sir?

[ Very odd fellow, but he sees little harm in him. There is a lot of harm that he could do, but why? Does this person have anything that he wants? Will the reaction be anything that he has not already seen in the world? No, no... so. ]

Please. I would be interested in hearing what secret that you would be so willing to share with me.

[That's exactly the kind of person he tries to be!]

Alright, pal! [He glances around a few times, to make sure no one else is nearby.] But this has gotta stay between you and me, alright?

[He then leans closer and speaks in a loud whisper.]

The secret is... my secret weapon back home is... is...

...it's a fishing rod that looks just like this one! Isn't that weird?

I see no reason why I should gift anyone what you would tell me.

[ My, this man is getting that much closer to him.

His eyes close at the secret. ]

No. It is not. Simply because something takes the shape as an item dear, it is not yours... so that is why it holds no worth. [ He opens his eyes to look at the fishing rod. ] Is that not right?

Thanks, pal. I appreciate it!

[He gives a hearty chuckle as he fiddles with the rod in his hands.]

Yeah, I think that you nailed it on my head! It's just like mine, but I don't think it has the same charm. So it might not bring me good luck... I'll have to rely on my raw skill to get this one done, pal!!

You are most welcome to the praise.

[ he hums softly at the idea. ]

One should always seek out a future with their own skill, good sir. To rely on luck, that is a fickle thing and in a world that is rotting ... it is nothing. [ matsunaga believes he has said something similar to this earlier. where? ] In any case, there is worth in using one's own abilities and trusting in one's own strength to succeed. Even if it is in something as minuscule as this... you can use it to ensure change elsewhere.

Only strength will bring about anything, good sir. I hope that you will keep that in mind in all future endeavors.

[Man this guy's got a lot of words to say! Gumshoe finds himself wishing he had a notepad to jot this all down... but without one, he just nods along and tries to listen.]

Only strength, huh? Hey, thanks, pal! I think that's all I needed to hear! I'm pretty sure I've got strength to spare, so I'll be reeling in all of the fish today! You can bet on it!

You are welcome, once more, good sir.

[ he gives a small nod at the idea that is all that needs to be said. ]

I look forward to hearing about your success. Please, let me know as soon as you win.

Don't you worry, pal! [He gives a salute.] I'll report to you as soon as it happens! Um... what's your name, by the way?

Most gracious of you. Perhaps, I will even lend an assist if you are so in need. But if it is your strength... perhaps not.

[ A nod and slight bow of his head. ] I am ... Hisahide Matsunaga, good sir.

Nice to meet you! [Now there's a mouthful...] My name's Dick Gumshoe. And I'd appreciate the hand! No fish'll stand a chance against our dynamite team-up!!

[ A nod. Matsunaga will probably continue to call him "good sir" for awhile. ]

Only nice to meet me at this moment. In another, I believe you would find it a painful encounter.

In any case, I look forward to seeing what creatures come up from the waters that nearly drowned us upon entering this world.

[Gumshoe doesn't know what he means by painful, so he just shrugs it off.]

And in another moment, I'd be dancing the watusi, pal!

What, you think it might be different from normal fish? [He gasps.] I hope they aren't deer-fish... they'd be too cute to hurt!!

Never heard of it, good sir.

[ Is this guy for real? ]

Perhaps... I also wonder if that wouldn't be a form of cannibalism. Though, I suppose not. I take back the comment. It was spoken in jest and I realize how inaccurate it is. [ Also deer-fish. Would that be cute? All he can think of is a deer's bloated head with fins. He cannot say that he thinks anything is cute save for a few choice things. ]

In any case... I merely am concerned about what came out of the waters last time.

I'll show you sometime! [It'll be an eventful party...

He frets at the talk of cannibalism, and as he mentions the last time, it clicks for Gumshoe.]

Oh right! Those crab guys.... They were bad news!! But I bet they'd be delicious with some garlic butter, pal!

[ Did he ask for that? Oh well. ]

If that is your desire, good sir.

[ 'Cause never underestimate how much of a "fuck it, do whatever you want to do" person he is. People can try to kill him and he'll still greet them the exact same way after the encounter. Like an asshole. ]

You actually think of wanting to eat them? Creatures that came from the depths and attempted to capitalize on the chaos of the storm? Though, was it capitalizing or simply driven up by the waters themselves? [ And in the same panic as everyone else. Interesting, interesting. ] Still, if you make such a bet, I can only hope we catch one to see if you are right.

Trust me, pal... It'll be great!

[He nods along with his assessment.]

Um... Yeah! What else would you do with crabs? They're not exactly pet material, and I hear that they taste so good, pal! Let's see try to catch some, and then we'll see how great they'll taste!

I shall trust in you, but not in what you think.

[ cryptic tryhard here. ]

Your excited nature to kill the creatures... I believe it would upset someone. But it is my hope to show that person what the world really is like, and so I shall be willing to assist in capturing those crab. [ but, of course, it probably won't be seen by the skeleton in question. shame. ah, well. ]

I believe we shall have to get further out into the waters, good sir. [ time to look for a boat. ]

I got no idea what you mean, pal, but... thanks!

[He just won't even try to touch that sentence.

Then he scratches at his head uncertainly.]

Really? I can't picture anyone being against getting some crab legs for dinner! I'm sure it'll be fine, pal! But you're right. First, we should try to set sail!!

[Luckily there's an empty boat nearby just waiting to be used!]

You need not understand it, good sir, and so you are welcome.

[ Should he explain? No. ]

It will be fine. [ He repeats with a small nod. Walking over to the empty boat, he gives it a small kick. Testing it in his own way, he supposes. ] This should work. The boats I have traveled in were much larger, but they were not meant for fishing. [ Heh-heh. He makes a gesture. ]

I have not gone fishing before. Why do you not step in first? Allow a fisherman to be on the ship before I join.

If you say so, pal!

[At least he's accepting of the lack of any explanation...

...And so he trudges through the sad with him towards the boat.]

You must have been on some luxury cruise, pal! You look like a really important guy. But out there in the waters, when it's man versus fish? We're all the same, pal!! It's one of the facts of life.

[He nods and salutes.]

Alright, pal, I'll show you the true spirit of a detective who also likes to fish!

[And so he steps right into the boat eagerly.]

No, warships.

[ He breathes out another laugh. The warring states and their bloody battle has no treasure in it. ] I am collector first and foremost, however. And I would not say that anything makes me important. [ Matsunaga nods to the salute before he steps into the boat after. ]

Equal to fish. It is good that you see some truth, but not quite the truth. [ More half-explanations. No one is important, everything is equal to join a march toward death. To kill these creatures for a festival ... he hopes that they shall at least be eaten whatever is being called to in this search for blood in the water. ]

A detective? You do seem to have a lot of fire. We shall see how long that spirit holds out in these waters, good sir.

Whoa! Warship? I love that game!

[He beams.]

Collector, huh? Well if we find any holographic cards, I'll send them straight your way, pal!

[And Gumshoe chuckles as he prepares to set of.]

Of course I've got a lot of fire. I have the spirit of a true detective! I'll do my best... Detective Gumshoe doesn't get waterlogged, pal!

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