[netbook] [early event/ before the snow starts]

[winterfrosting]

This is Dark Cacao Cookie. I am looking for aid.

The Moon came to me in a dream last night, and charged me with a task: on the beach is a clutch of dragon eggs left with no parent. Winter is not coming, it is Here, and without tending those eggs will die. And I am tasked with ensuring they survive.

I do not know how these creatures are connected to our patrons, but they are clearly important in some way. But they must stay on the beach until they are more mature, in order to maintain a connection to the sea. So if I'm to hatch them I must stay there with them. Possibly for weeks. With this many eggs and hopefully soon young dragons... I can not maintain a fire and food for them 24/7. This is why I come to you all now.

It would not do for too many of us to leave, when the One who rules the woods could attack at any time. But a few extra pairs of hands could make the difference between success and failure. Still, this is not an easy task I ask of you. The snow is coming, and the cabanas are not built for this weather. It would be potentially weeks of rough living and constant work. I would not blame anyone for refusing- I am asking a lot of you.

[[ooc: this little side event will cover most of the main monthly event, so if you already have plans in mind probably best not to agree to go! But otherwise I'm looking for around 1-3 people to come camping with Cookie Dad and play with baby dragons]]

Comments

[lilyberation]

I can send supplies as needed. And I remember there were also buildings still standing- not the cabanas, but at the docks. Maybe they can be repurposed?

[winterfrosting]

Good point. If nothing else we can take shifts so only one person has to maintain a fire at a time and face the cold.

[lilyberation]

If not for shelter, salvage always has a use.

I'll keep you updated on Vanilla as well. And I want you to promise to send word if you need anything.

[winterfrosting]

Of course. We will have the notebooks, so we can stay in contact.

Plus, I would hate to lose your company for an entire month, my friend.

[submittome]

Of course I am still going and I am all packed

[winterfrosting]

Thank you again, Affogato. I will be relying on your talents.

[submittome]

It will not be the first time my talents have pulled us through 🖤

[ Well that's new? ]

[winterfrosting]

[He sputters, closing the notebook for a moment to process that. Is that something Mizuki taught him???

After a moment]

Do not let it go to your head.

[quirkynote]

You are going to the beach? And this is for certain?

I demand to go with.

[winterfrosting]

As long as you are willing to help with the task at hand I would welcome you to do so. This is not a pleasure trip.

[quirkynote]

The pleasure comes from the sea itself. I would pay anything to see it again, including whatever task you have for me.

[winterfrosting]

Very well.

[beathollow]

I don't think I can help right now. But good luck, and stay safe.

[winterfrosting]

Keeping the Grove manned is just as importnat, so do not worry about staying here.

[clottedcream]

What do young dragons eat? I could find a supply for fish, if it's a type of meat they would consume.

[winterfrosting]

She said they will start with milk, which is another reason I can not go alone- supplies will need to be refreshed. After that they will gain personal tastes. I suspect fish will be an option, considering their habitat.

[clottedcream]

Well then, I would be happy to accompany you, if you'll have me. Cold weather does not bother me, and you will need a source of fresh food for yourself as well.

[purevanillacookie]

[ Look who chooses that moment to come back to life haha hi if you heard the front door opening no you didn't. ]

Oh, my love, do be careful. The beach will not be a friendly place in the Winter, I am certain of it.

[winterfrosting]

Van-

[then just a ink trail cuz he's going to find his bae???]

[purevanillacookie]

[ His bae is in the living room, laughing lightly! He looks all right, if a little tired and a few more creases around his eyes. ]

I'm here, my love.

[timidheart]

[SMALL UNPROTECTED UNHATCHED BABIES!?!?! ALL ALONE IN THE COLD???!! IN NEED OF NURTURING AND CARE???



G-going on a trip with strangers to the beach... leaving Mafuyu whle she is not feeling well....oooughhhhhhh...]

[After a completely unseen internal war, Mayoi will finally respond.]

If...if there is room for another... I simply cannot stand the idea of something so small and fragile falling to the elements...

[beathollow]

( where she's curled up in bed, she can see the look on his face. )

I won't... be alone. It's okay...

( just... ignore how rough her voice sounds. )

[timidheart]

Mafuyu-saaaaaaan... there are babies in daaaaanger...

[He is genuinely in tears over baby dragons Mafuyu. He is clearly also distressed about having to leave.]

A-Are you certain...?

[winterfrosting]

That is exactly the drive I wish to see on this trip.

[timidheart]

[Oh. Oh, that was not so hard, to speak up. He feels mollified about this decision for now. Ah...]

I am grateful... if there is anything you are in need of for supplies, please tell me.

I am capable of knitting, also...

[Egg cozies...]