quest four | you can't catch fish if you don't go fishing!

[chims]

CHARACTERS: ALL (holyrelic)
DATE: Aug 12 - 16 (extended due to RL punting the modchims)
RATING: KEEP IT G
SUMMARY: There's a fishing tournament being talked about around Mac Anu and Lumina Cloth. Do you have what it takes to be the Grandmaster Fisher?! ... But before that, there's bait to be found!

There's a buzz in the plaza and quite a few posters put out. It seems that with the dog days of summer upon everyone, it's also time to partake of a typical summer activity... Fishing! On the posters strewn throughout the Root Towns are the keywords ΔDelicious Unlimited Ocean. Once there, they'll be greeted by the sight of several islands all connected to a larger, 'main' island where the GMs are situated. Right in front of the Chaos Gate too, so there's no missing them. Good thing too, because they're handing out the fishing rods you need to complete this quest!

... But no bait?

A quick inquiry will net players the answer; defeat monsters to earn bait in order to catch fish for the salmon bake later! Okay, so maybe it wasn't a salmon bake but grilled fish does smell sound like a nice incentive right? Five of the islands branching off the main one has a small sign in front that indicate which levels they'll find there, starting from level 1 through 10 up to level 41 through 50 for the most daring. There's space all throughout the islands that seem to be designated 'safe spots' where one can start fishing without worrying about getting ambushed.

Go forth and catch that elusive Halibut for dinner!

[ooc: Okay, 2 things.

1) Event extended because Life hates your mods. 8'( Sorry this came up so late, folks.

2) All right! There are all sorts of fishes, but the fishes you'll be catching are of the monster variety. The dropped item will be a normal fish (re; salmon, halibut, tilapia, etc)! There are complimentary summer/beach costumes for all who participate and... quirky(?) fishbone/seafood themed weapons for everyone who catches a fish.

And before anyone asks, yes. Even that tiny little smelt can potentially net you a gigantic Broadsword]

Comments

[tank_sniper]

[Undeterred by her new blue tankini, Shinon is going after level 41~50 monsters like a boss. While she's definitely managing on her own, the going can go a bit slow with some of the tougher beasts. Help may be more appreciated than she tends to let on.

As for the fishing... well, she's used to laying in wait while sniping, so there's no question she's still got her focus even as she sits there in anticipation of a bite. Still, it might be nice to have someone around to chat with in the meantime, yeah?]

[greatcleavage]

[Roy remains baffled that Shinon has managed to get ahead of him, but that certainly doesn't stop him from accompanying her in general. After all, strategy and execution can succeed where raw numbers are just a smidge below.]

That being said, he's perfectly confident in his own swim trunks, but... what on earth is she wearing?]

Hey Shinon, have I earned one impertinent question in the time I've known you?

[tank_sniper]

Hm? What is it?

[greatcleavage]

I recognize this is among worst questions I could possibly ask, and that my comedic suffering will probably result from asking it, but... How old are you?

[tank_sniper]

[Her lips tighten at the question. Impertinent indeed.]

Why do you want to know?

[greatcleavage]

Honestly? It's complicated, but... I was thinking of my sister. Who you are absolutely nothing like. Literally, in every way. Except gender.

[tank_sniper]

What, did I do something to remind you of her or something?

[greatcleavage]

[Roy half-smiles grimly.]

Your swimsuit reminded me of what she insists is acceptable everyday wear.

[tank_sniper]

[...One of those kinds, huh?]

It's just a swimsuit. I don't plan on wearing it again after this event.

[greatcleavage]

Trust me, if I see you wearing that again I'll assume you've been replaced by a doppelganger that's incredibly bad at its job.

[tank_sniper]

It's a safe assumption to make.

[greatcleavage]

[He nods, looking out over the water thoughtfully. No dab hand at fishing himself, he'd nevertheless come prepared as well. Now he draws out the pole he'd obtained and begins to bait the hook.]

On that note, do you take after one of your parents? My sister, of course, was Dad's favorite... even though she takes after our mother more.

[tank_sniper]

[She does much the same, occasionally glancing at Roy to make sure she's doing it right.]

One of my parents...? Maybe. It's hard to say.

[greatcleavage]

[Roy stops mid-baiting, then looks down at the hook in confusion.]

...Wait, where did I learn to do this?

[tank_sniper]

[....Um.]

...You don't know?

[greatcleavage]

No. I was dead while half of party was at sea, then we had a desert adventure, and before that it was mostly overland once we got out of Dorukan's dungeon...

And yet I know exactly what I'm doing.

[Roy stands, hook baited, and with one smooth gesture makes a beautiful cast.]

Well. That's weird.

[tank_sniper]

[She finishes up putting the bait on the hook before casting, although hers is definitely more uncertain than Roy's. Still, it's in the water, so hopefully that means it'll work?]

...And you're sure you don't remember learning it anywhere?

[greatcleavage]

I'd have loved to have had the sort of father who would take me out fishing as a boy. But I can definitely promise I didn't learn it from him.

[tank_sniper]

[Wow, that reeks of family issues. As it goes with these sorts of things, she's sort of curious, but as if she'd bring it up herself.]

So it has to be from somewhere else, right? Have you seen anyone go fishing before?

[greatcleavage]

Of course I've observed it, but that doesn't account for muscle memory or reflexive behavior. It feels familiar.

[tank_sniper]

That's... really strange. How could you have learned it...?

[There's got to be some kind of logical explanation.]

[minetodecide]

Shinon. [He walks up to her wearing his light brown trunks and a plain white tee. He also appears to be carrying something wrapped in what looks like tin foil. He plops down next to her, doing his best not to make noise that might scare away the fish.]

Any bites?

[tank_sniper]

Not yet.

[She shifts her gaze to him for just a moment to acknowledge his presence. And then... well, she meant to look back to her line, but her attention is drawn by that tin foil.}

...What is that?

[minetodecide]

[He opens up the tin foil revealing some grilled salmon on a stick.] I caught them earlier, though I only managed to catch two. Better than nothing though, you want one?

[tank_sniper]

...It's okay if I take one? You don't have anyone else you want to give it to?

[Just... making sure...]