camp vargas ~the happening returns~ 2-1 "rare of you to be so motivated"

[mandytl]

 

 

Location: Dwarfs’ Mine - Forest

Grim: Shoo, shoo! There’s so many freakin’ bugs.

> I should’ve bought bug spray.

> You okay?

Grim: Oh, hey. It’s the Film Club. Heeey! How’s it goin’?

Vil: If it isn’t our record keepers. You came at the worst possible time.

We need to collect our firewood, but as you can see, there’s been little progress.

Film Club Member C: Ugh, stupid bugs! They won't quit harassing us, whether we swat at them or run for it!

Film Club Member B: WAAAAUGH! B-BUGS!! Please don’t sting me!

Vil: See what I mean?

Unbelievable. What, none of you packed bug spray?

For members of the Film Research Club, wearing sunscreen and insect repellent outside should come as second nature.

Ortho: I've never been bitten before, but is it really so bad to be "itchy"?

Vil: Believe me, itchiness isn’t the main issue. The real problem is when the stung area leaves a red, swollen mark.

Sigh… Our members are such a handful. Wait one moment.

Grim: What’re ya diggin’ into the grass for?

Vil: I’m harvesting herbs. Peppermint and thyme are culinary favorites, but they make for a potent insect repellent.

We’ve no time to waste on getting a spray from our tents. Rub your hands together to absorb the menthol.

Film Club Member B: Ugh. It’s sooo cool to the touch… Long as it keeps the bugs away.

Vil: Also, mosquitoes hone in on that sweaty smell. You should smear mud on areas where you're more prone to sweat.

Film Club Member C: I-I'll hold off on the mud for the time being…

Grim: Wahahah! Slather it on! I bet it makes y’look funny!

Vil: You think? Here, I’ll paint some on for you, dear. Turn your face this way.

Grim: Whoa! Heck no. Hands off, buddy!

Azul: My… if it isn’t the Film Research Club and our two record-keepers.

Vil: The Board Games Club. Here to collect your firewood?

Azul: We’re all sharing the same tasks. Working on them concurrently is simply more productive.

Grim: That mean Idia’s gone fishin’ or diggin’ for gems?

Azul: Ah, yes. On that note…

Idia: AZUL-SHI~!!

Looky looky at this! I found the most OP branch ever! It’s totally got an ATK of +50! Fheehee…!

Azul: Yes, that’s very nice. Now, don’t swing it around like that. It’s dangerous.

… He’s clearly excited about having to gather firewood.

Grim: What HAPPENED to him?!

Vil: And he was so pale before we left. What changed his mindset?

Azul: Search me. I haven’t the foggiest. Frankly, I find it creepy, so I'm keeping my distance.

Since I assumed he wouldn't move an inch, this surprise ought to be a pleasant oversight, but…

Ortho: Nii-san looks like he's having fun. Now I know he'll do just fine without me!

Vil: What a puzzling individual… Well, no matter. Let’s get to gathering firewood.

We need to complete this simple challenge quickly so we can move on to the others.

Location: Dwarfs’ Mine - Campsite

Clatter clatter clatter!

Idia: Aaand, firewood: assembled!

Now, then. Time to light this baby up.

Azul: … It’s rare of you to be so motivated, Idia-san. Do you know how to start a fire?

Idia: Just watch and learn. Fheehee. 

First, you take dead, fallen leaves and an unraveled cord to form the basis for your tinder bundle.

Then, picture the sparks from a flint falling onto the materials…

Grim: Uh, did the sports clubs get t’have any flint?

> Not that I remember.

Grim: So this is what he meant when the challenges would be cake, huh. Not that gatherin’ up all that wood was any easier.

> Is this what “being easier” meant?

Grim: Oh, yeah. It does feel easier now that ya mention it.

Azul: Use the fallen leaves, to create sparks… 

Clack, clack… clack!

Board Games Member B: Ohhh. A teeny little spark ignited when you struck the flint!

Idia: Theeere we go. Looking good, looking good.

Now, use that to kindle the tinder and then blow on it. But slowly, and veeery, very carefully!

Azul: That bossy attitude over every little detail is infuriating to say the least, but… I'll follow your advice for the time being, given all that confidence.

Huff, puff… 

BWOOM!

Azul: Ohh… It really caught fire. This is fantastic, Idia-san.

I initially had some concerns when you started giving instruction, but it turns out you know a great deal about the outdoors.

Idia: Fheehee… Hardly. It’s all thanks to the accuracy of information on Premo’s TV program. Lavish them with your praise.

Azul: “Premo”?

Idia: The idol group I totally stan, “Precipice Moirai”, or “Premo”, for short.

Commit that to memory. Remember when I gifted you all those recordings?

Azul: Recordings…? Ah. Do you mean the ten copies of that CD you forced on me that you bought in bulk for the exclusive bonuses?

Idia: D-Don’t say it like that! It’s not like I made you BUY them or anything…

Azul: Anyhow. What’s this about a TV program?

Idia: It’s an online-only, educational variety show where the three members of Premo push their endurance to the limit.

Mountain climbing, river rafting, free diving… The audience is always on the edge of their seat, wondering when they’re gonna collapse from all these reckless feats.

You so need to check out their god-like episode titled, “-Camping Videos- Premo Goes River Rafting! ~ An Uphill Battle With Flint! ~.

Azul: So that’s what it was. You simply wanted to mimic what your idols did.

Hahhh… How absolutely trivial. It's so ridiculous, I'm actually amazed.

Well, nevermind. Whatever the reason, your expertise was remarkable. You’ve been a great help, Idia-san.

Ghost A: Oh! You managed to build a campfire.

Challenge cleared! Here, take this Vargas Badge.

Azul: We obtained our very first badge. Let’s move on to another challenge.

Idia: Ahh, I’m beat. Time to take a little break.

Azul: Could you stop being ridiculous?

Grim: But all he did was order other people around…

Anyway, how’s the Film Club farin’?

Ortho: We also finished building our fire. It wasn’t that hard, not with all the tools at the ready for us.

Vil: I wouldn’t exactly call it easy either. Carrying that firewood all this way was hard work.

…Hm?

A wood faerie appears.

What’s with this faerie? I think it’s trying to look intimidating.

Grim: Now I remember. A buncha fae popped outta nowhere here and attacked everyone once they got their fire going. 

Vil: You should’ve said that sooner!