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STRANGER THINGS▼
STRANGER THINGS
[Maplestory EzListening - Welcome to ChewChew Island]
Lulove
Lulove paces, nervous about the next tour. The last one had gone so badly, and she felt an intense guilt for what happened. "What if I don't have the chops to be working at a place like this!? What if my dreams were a mistake....?"
Raloud
Raloud slaps the back of Lulove's back. "Nah! You're a great host, Lulove! Just some bad luck."
Raloud
"That's why I'm here. I'd like to see bad luck try messing with you while I'm ready to wrestle it down!"
Lulove
2024-09-26 16:56:41
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"Ah, thanks Raloud. I know I'm always safe as long as you're around."
Lulove
"UH BUT IF THINGS GET DEADLY, I RECOMMEND WE BOTH RUN AWAY SO WE CAN LIVE ANOTHER DAY. GOT IT?"
Raloud
"Don't you worry, we ain't dying anytime soon!"
Lulove
Lulove and Raloud continue a casual chatter about a movie they both watched last night until Lulove spots the guests they're meant to tour today. She raises her arms and hops to get both of their attentions. "HEEEEEEEY!!!!!! COME OVER FOLKS!!!!"
Lulove
"You both signed up for the tour and lunch, correct?"
Apixus
"Why, yes we have! I can respect that kind of excitement for a meal!"
Pangs
Pangs would recognize a call for attention like that anywhere! Scuttling over, they wave back excitedly. "Tour and lunch! That's us, yeppers! A joy and a pleasure!"
Apixus
Upon one pair reaching another, Apixus would extend their right arm outward in hopes to have a physical greeting.
Pangs
Pangs is looking around excitedly. "Wow! This place is so pretty! It looks great! So clean! I can't believe there aren't any laws here!"
Lulove
Lulove takes out her notepad, swishing her tail in excitement as she marks off the reservation. "Is there any place you'd like to eat your lunch and tour first? It's almost lunch, so I figure you folks would be faaaaaaamished. We can tour a place, then eat lunch there, and then tour somewhere else. If you don't have a place in mind I got tons to offer up!" Lulove hops forward and shakes Apixus hand.
Raloud
"Yeah, we don't got any laws, but we do got a few rules, like don't be an asshole! And....uh..." She looks to Lulove.
Lulove
"THAT'S KIND OF THE ONLY ONE....."
Pangs
"Wow... This place is perfect!!! Couldn't have come across a better..."
Pangs
"Actually, what sort of places do you have?"
Apixus
Pleased the gesture was honored, he responds, "Personally, I would love to hear what you have to recommend. Maybe someplace you'd reckon one would even travel so far out to dine at? Or, simply, a dive you two simply adore."
He adds, "And, don't worry, we are not fitting to get the boot so soon!"
Raloud
"Sure, no problem, just give me a moment to talk with my partner here about what's the best place to offer up." Raloud drags Lulove slightly away.
Raloud
"Hey, what species are these two? Never seen anything like them."
Lulove
Lulove points a Cosmosdex device at both of them to scan. Warnings for the species pop up. "H-huh!?!" Lulove drags Raloud closer, whispering harshly directly to her. ("Th-They're like, both people killer species!")
Raloud
Raloud snatches away the Cosmosdex device and dunks it into a trashcan. ("You know you can't trust that thing! It's filled with all sorts of fucked up biases. You know what it says about dragonkin in there?")
Lulove
("I know, but shouldn't we take SOME precautions?????")
Pangs
"(I should've read the pamphlet closer... Then we'd know where to go and they wouldn't need to figure it out for us...)"
Apixus
2024-09-26 17:16:11
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"(I've a feeling they may be trying to figure out more than just a-)" He stops himself after the truly incredible dunk of a Cosmosdex.
Pangs
"(I guess littering is okay here too.)"
Apixus
"(...They put it in the trashbin, Pangs. That is not littering.)"
Pangs
2024-09-26 17:20:54
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"(....Oh wow I didn't see that there. I just saw something fly out of my peripheral vision. I didn't know this place had trashbins too...)"
Raloud
("All the marsue's we've met so far have been amazing, flawless people who would nothing wrong. The Cosmosdex is wrong about marsues, the Cosmosdex is wrong about dragonkin, we got away from lawful space to avoid things like that Cosmosdex shit!")
Lulove
Lulove pushes her fingers together. She feels bad for judging the aliens based on the Cosmosdex. After all, all the marsue's she's met have actually been amazing, flawless, kind people who would do no wrong, and would absolutely never mind control her into thinking that. "Sorry. Guess I'm being too careful."
Raloud
"You know what that Cosmosdex thing did right? Tell us they like exotic meats!"
Raloud
Raloud turns around, waving towards her guests. "Hey sorry! We were just checking, but you folks like meats right? Just want to make sure you don't have any dietary restrictions we should consider!"
Apixus
Recovering from an almost sobering, all-to-familiar experience, Apixus refocuses on the dragonkin couple, "Actually, yes! I always love a chance to expand my palette and explore the tastes of the people. Pangs?"
Pangs
"Oh! So considerate! I'd be happy with that, of course!"
Apixus
"Lovely! We're in agreement!"
Apixus
Coyly he says, "How romantic, Pangs. This could be a double-date." He makes playful jabs at Pangs' side.
Raloud
"Local cuisine! I love it! Sometimes we trade with the locals off the island for their animal's meats. We even got a local on the island right now who is looking to earn some money-"
Lulove
"EVEN IF SHE SHOULDN'T BE HERE, BECAUSE THAT'S BAD BAD LUCK!" Lulove grabs her own snout to shut her own outburst.
Raloud
Raloud ignores Lulove and instead approaches the duo. "Bet you've never seen one of the locals of this planet. It'll be exciting, trust me. Now would you rather dine by the beach, or perhaps check out our main restaurant?"
Lulove
"THERE'S A BIG BIG OSEBEING ON THE MAIN BEACH RIGHT NOW AND NAUT HASN'T GOTTEN RID OF IT SO IF WE EAT ON THE BEACH IT HAS TO BE IN THE BAY WHERE THE DRAGON IS!"
Lulove
"WAS!"
Lulove
2024-09-26 17:31:23
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"....THERE IS NO DRAGON IN THE BAY AREA! IGNORE ME!!!!"
Apixus
He shoots a look that is a mix between genuine intrigue and bewilderment out of the left field this has come from.
Pangs
Bad luck...? Dragon...? Pangs has no clue what any of this is about. "Could we head for the main restaurant, then? Beaches are nice and all, but ah... Well, the osebeing sounds a bit frightening and I'd like to be a bit careful about my sun time. You understand."
Apixus
"Well," trying to follow Pangs' example, "can't just let Pangs' fair skin go up in smoke. Though, if we need to help, say, 'work for our meal' I could certainly lend a hand where I can. I am not unfamiliar around a kitchen."
Pangs
"Or... how shady is the bay area?"
Apixus
"Bay could be nice, I do rather enjoy the sound of waves." He pauses, as something dawns on him, "Naut? Who might that be? Sailor... Fisherman..?"
Raloud
"They bay rocks, trust me! We made sure the resort is a good ways away from the bay. That way we can scream, and rock as much as we want without nosy guests telling us to turn it down."
Lulove
"Naut's a local sailor. He's a little rough around the edges, but he's a nice guy deep down. He just has some issues."
Raloud
"Eh, I have to agree with him. Animals are better than most people. Most of society out there is a total wash."
Pangs
Pangs shifts from seeming concerned to a fair bit more relaxed. "Hummm. Well, can't deny that! I'd be cheating myself not to enjoy the time we've got! My hat's worth something, anyhow~"
Pangs
"Really! Can't trust anything people say sometimes! They say, 'kind people' on the notes and reviews, and you show up, and all they do is hide! It's strange!"
Apixus
He hums, "Sounds like a man I could share a pint with. We digress, though..."
Raloud
Raloud nods towards the comment about not trusting folk. "Damn fucking right! I can assume it sucks big time for you two especially."
Raloud
"Don't you worry. We we say we "Accept all species" we mean it!"
Raloud
"None of this "Oh, we don't allow dragonkin cause they might start a cult on our land." First off, BITCH, my dragon would never like your dinky ass stupid planet, second off, I don't run around starting cults. Get it right!" Raloud argues with the past.
Raloud
"Anyway. Lets take a lil boat ride before we eat. Might be fun to see that sailor catch an overgrown turtle from the water, aye?"
Apixus
Apixus, chuckling as much as he is endeared, chimes in with "It seems we have much in common than either might have anticipated! A fine idea, as well."
Pangs
2024-09-26 18:01:42
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Pangs lets out a few chortles. It was nice to be in fair company! "That'd be lovely, indeed!"
The group take a ride, checking out the sea life, and at one point watching Naut try to wrangle the osebeing before deciding to get lunch. As soon as they arrive, things in the bay are going awry.
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"INVADERS!!!! INVADERS!!!!"
2024-09-26 18:49:17
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The local, who was gathering ingredients for the lunch setup fluttered away. The area was swarming with antidees, grabbing pieces of meat, even pots and pans in their mandibles and carrying them off. All watched over by a large blue one.

Raloud
"Eugh! Fucking antidees! Get away from our damn lunch!!!!" Raloud jumps over the boat before it even docks and races across the sand. She raises her arm and hisses, kicking sand in the direction of the invasive animals. The small antidees scream and scramble across the bay.
Lulove
Lulove docks the boat roughly. She covers her ears at the scream of the antidees. She didn't know how to put it, but their voices did not sound like they belonged to their bodies, more akin to people screaming instead of some buglike chitter. "Ah! The lunch!"
Apixus
Apixus attempts to provide what help he can beside Raloud, trying to make himself look as big as possible and gesticulating aggressively.
Antidee
2024-09-26 18:56:26
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There was one antidee that wasn't scared by Raloud's attacks. The larger one mumbles, its voice feels like it should be understood, deep and wise, as if it were a language like any other despite it being animal gibberish. "Mahra naruho mor mor shuk." It holds it's ground and wiggles its backside to show off its stinger.
Pangs
"Oh! How cute!..." Pangs notices the general displeasure of the Other People, and resists some comment, opting to try and physically catch some of the smaller antidees, ignoring The Big One for now.

Pangs grabs a fearless antidee that was trying to grab a leg of an unknown butchered animal 10 times its size. It hangs on tight to the meat even as its lifted up by Pangs.

Apixus
Apixus immediately drops his own 'offense' and is intrigued. Foolishly, he attempts to communicate with it, "That was ours. Though I concede you beat us to it..."
Antidee
2024-09-26 19:05:19
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The large antidee seems to understand that Apixus is not being hostile. It, too, exits out of its attacking position. It gazes into Apixus eyes, as if it understood everything he said. "Morshu. Mmmmmmmmm...Corbe nah su su?" It asks, puzzled. It leans to the side, and tilts its head.

Ambrosia, the pet of Apixus screams in anger. It's a [food aggressive] creature and sees that these dumb antidees are taking what should be ITS next meal. It begins to rush the large antidee!

Pangs
2024-09-26 19:07:18
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"Yay!! Hi buddy! I don't think people want you here! But it's okay! I'll keep you safe!" Pangs plops the antidee (and its meat) onto their back.
Apixus
Damn the luck. "Ambrosia! No!" He attempts to grab, wrangle, or otherwise halt their advance before they get themselves, and everyone into trouble.
"You'll get a cut if we just be calm..."
Apixus rolls a 20 sided die. A 1 is rolled.
Apixus accidentally puts his pet in a choke hold, knocking it out. In surprise Apixus drops his pet to the floor.
Apixus
2024-09-26 19:11:22
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"That's... Not very sporting of me. I forget my own strength at times." His face and body scream the shame he feels.
Antidee
The antidee slowly approaches the pet. "Gor me? Gor me....?" It picks up the creature and begins to wiggle with it in its mouth.
Antidee
The smaller antidee chimes as Pangs makes it easier for it to hold the meat and lets it go. "Teeee yooo!!!!!! Tee yooo!!!!" The other antidees stop panicking and all start to slowly approach Pangs and Apixus.
Lulove
2024-09-26 19:18:16
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"RUN! RUN! COME BACK TO THE BOAT! IF THEY GRAB YOU, YOU'LL BE PULLED INTO THEIR NEST AND EATEN ALIVE!" Lulove begs her guests.
Apixus
Without regaining any composure, "N- no. Sorry, I... just 'rough-housed' a little too hard trying to not have them attack you. They forget their manners."
Apixus
"Do you think we could, uh, share the meal you are toting away? After all, the table is the great equalizer." He tries to take Ambrosia back from the antidee and, hopefully, cradle them in his arms.
Pangs
Pangs notices what's occurring a small way's away, hearing Lulove's call...
Pangs
2024-09-26 19:24:11
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Grabbing the dropped meat and rushing to the Big Antidee, throwing it over as bait. "Honey, they're antidees."
Pangs
"WE GOTTA RUN!!!" And attempts to help yank away Ambrosia!
Apixus
He doesn't think he's been called 'honey' before. Moving between the several thoughts crossing him, Apixus begins to trot away with the others.
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Antidee
2024-09-26 19:29:05
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The large antidee looses its grip on Ambrosia, allowing it to be taken. "Norush moonarh nene zarbo." While the aliens panic, the antidees return to grabbing their meal. The large one approaches the grill, and upon investigating it for good smells and vibes, picks up the whole thing and trots away with it.
Antidee
The small one seems to like the aliens. It carefully cuts out a piece of meat, scrambles forward, drops it, and skitters back, hiding behind a bush, like a person trying to feed birds.
Raloud
"THAT GRILL WAS FUCKING EXPENSIVE!!!!"
Lulove
Lulove pulls Raloud back into the boat. "It's not worth being dragged away by antidees! They're so crafty!"
Raloud
Raloud snarls, mumbling under her breath. "That was good expensive meat too. Cekeki flesh. Mmmmgh... I'll call an exterminator team later."
Pangs
"Hey, it's okay! Now the antidees don't need to buy one!"
Pangs
"They can't even get jobs... nobody wants to hire them..."
Apixus
"Apologies, I... thought there might have been something to glean from all that." He looks back.
Pangs
"But it's okay because they're animals! They're good at being animals!"
Raloud
Raloud sighs and pulls the boat out of the bay. "Yeah, they feel real intelligent, but trust me, just something all fucked up with them. Think its some sort of trick to get intelligent folk to put down their guard."
Lulove
"Sometimes in the middle of the night, they cry like babies, trying to lure you out your house! But it's uh...obvious when they do that. After all, maybe I could see someone leaving one baby outside, but when you hear 20 babies at once, you know there's something weird going on!"
Pangs
"Maybe they heard a lost baby and they're trying to relay it to you?"
Pangs
"Hmmm... No... They could just bring the baby to you if that was the case. Nevermind!"
Pangs
"I'm just being silly. Sorry about all that food!"
Apixus
"Hum, when you put it like that, I realize how silly that was... to put it lightly. Now, we're all down equipment and a meal."
Raloud
"Heh, sometimes shit like this happens in the lawless sector. Cause you don't got government funding to preemptively get rid of infestations."
Lulove
"Oh oh! What if we put money into a fund? That way we can just pull money from there when bad things like this happens!"
Raloud
"Yeah, and where are we going to get that money?"
Lulove
"Maybe everyone can donate just a little bit every year into the fund?"
Pangs
2024-09-26 19:43:24
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"Ooh! I'd like to stop bad things from happening! Let me! Let me!"
Raloud
"Lulove, that's called taxes."
Lulove
2024-09-26 19:44:08
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"Awwww darn it! Why do all my ideas keep being taxes!"
Apixus
2024-09-26 19:45:26
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"Wishful thinking, but... This little tour guide I have been penning could help. Part of why I am here. Finding and describing the best eateries in the cosmos, might bring others out here... Others with an adventurous streak and a bank account." Trying his best to make it up to them.
Raloud
Raloud perks up hearing Apixus. "Aye, that's kind of you."
Raloud
"Don't worry, we're going to get you a meal that'll blow you out the water! I think the guy I was buying cekeki meat from still gots some more. Not the typically sea cekeki either!"
Raloud
"Land cekeki."
Pangs
"Oooooh...! How exquisite! I've heard wonderful things! What an opportunity!... Apixus?"
Apixus
While he questions the possible ethics of this, Apixus cannot help but feel intrigued. That is one thing he has yet to try, but never made an opportunity for himself.
Slowly, "You... have our attention it seems."
Pangs
Happy to be alleviating the hunger, this'd surely make up for the mess beforehand. "Yes! Let's eat!"
Raloud
"Aye, I see the look in your eyes there, don't worry, they ain't people!"
Raloud
"Not anymore, at least."
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