01 🐎 video c/o Konoha

[smellslikemountains]

[Those who know Lunatia's local centaur lady will probably recognize Konoha's face as the video cuts in... way too close up at first. But thankfully she pulls it away from her, and, with a few taps on the lens with her finger, turns it to reveal... another centaur! A much bigger, buffer, and male centaur, but yeah, that sure is a sweaty fellow with a bunch of lumber?]

Gonta! Here you go, it's working now! All you have to do is talk to it as if you were talking to actual people.

[For a moment, Gonta squints at it with his one good eye. And all of Lunatia gets to enjoy an eyeful of nearly shirtless buff sweaty one-eyed horseman with a large plank of wood over one shoulder.]

Uh...

[He was about to talk, but it suddenly feels awkward. He isn't sure... is this people? This is so surreal... but his eye just goes for Konoha and he clears his throat, trying to compose himself.]

So... uh... the machine things. They stopped working well when those jellyfish came. I smashed some. And the Prismals took the rest away. Uh...

[By the great mountain, this is so awkward. He scratches the back of his hair. The video sways a little in Konoha's grasp, and a little "Mmm, that's good! Now you just have to ask!" can be heard before- oops, there's some fingers in the shot, don't mind that.]

Alright, alright...

[Gonta composes himself, straightening his back, looking every bit a majestic, strong jinba with a long piece of hard wood.]

Without the machine things around, we need help to complete our new home and farmstead! I'm hoping to get this all done before the month ends. I'll be hoping for your assistance.

[And he bows respectfully towards the camera. The camera bows too???? Until Konoha remembers she's holding it and so her bowing too probably isn't a good idea, straightening back up and turning it around way too close to her face again.]

We'll pay you some, of course! And I'll make meals so you don't have to worry about that, either!

[One more bow and the feed cuts out halfway through Konoha's "Good job, Go-"]

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[torako]

Konoha-san! Was that you? Of course I'll help you out!

[ Torako doesn't know exactly what kind of help they'll be needing, but that doesn't stop her from nyooming the hell into the comments!! If Konoha-san needs help, Torako is bound by the iron bonds of friendship to provide it any way she can. Besides, after the jellyfish ordeal last month, it'll be nice to get a chance to just... hang out with Konoha.

And with someone else, apparently! Torako peers curiously at the feed as she continues: ]

Is this your friend, Konoha-san? I don't think we've met!

[ Not that she'd probably forget meeting a nine-foot-tall horseman with an eyepatch, but you never know. It's been a long few months. ]

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[smellslikemountains]

[ There's some weird fiddling with the device and the next thing Torako sees in a nose and the edge of an eyepatch way too close against the communicator. ]

I'm her husband.

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[lumberlady]

[and just a single second behind Gonta's reply, from Konoha's own device--]

He's my husband!

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[castcure]

[A request for help? With building something? And there's pay on offer? This is precisely the sort of thing that piques Dakki's interest.]

I might be able to be of assistance. What sort of help are you looking for? I've some experience with carpentry, if there's still building to be done.

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[smellslikemountains]

[ In replying to this guy, Gonta once again has his nose up against the communicator, probably under the impression he has to do that to reply, not aware that his face was also being captured. ]

You've got experience? Good! We'd certainly need more hands that know their way around tools. We still have some sliding doors and floorboards to be placed. And I'll need help finishing construction on the second floor of our storehouse.

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[24hourcinderella]

[Wow, he's... something.

Majima clocks in his fair share of blatant staring at that utterly jacked physique while it's on the screen. Frankly, he's already "helped out" this poor farmer couple enough, and to offer anything more might come off as fuckin' weird, like he's got an ulterior motive.

He'll just send a text. Easier for 'em to ignore if it ain't welcome.]

While 🌕 is red, I can lift 🌲.

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[smellslikemountains]

[ It takes a while for Gonta to answer, with Konoha teaching him about the text to voice function. But once he's figured it out, he'll answer back with his own voice. ]

Oh? You've got the Sanguis moon, too? Could be good to have more super-strong help while the moon is in the sky.

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[lumberlady]

[oh, it's............. majima................ ////

stickin to text just in case]

red 🌕 is 🐍 time?

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[tayoru]

[ It's a shame he can't get a good look at Gonta, being blind and all, otherwise he would certainly be impressed by such a large, handsome centaur man. He does wonder what his association is to Konoha. ]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Gonta. I'm afraid I would offer very little help, however I've a companion that may be of better qualification. I can inform him of your request. I do wish you both the best of luck.

[smellslikemountains]

A companion, huh? Feel free to send him over.

[ Whoops, nose pressed up too much against the communicator. But something does strike him: his good eye catches sight of the scarring over one of his eyes. ]

... huh...

[ His voice is a bit softer. ]

Feels a little less lonely knowing I'm not the only one who's lost an eye. Not that I wanna wish that on anyone.

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[lumberlady]

Hello, Ignis!

Is that, um- Wait, hold on, I can remember the name, Prompto told me...

[HMMMMMMMM]

Gladio?

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[hauhra]

I come from a village of craftsmen. I'm sure that my background could be of some use to you. What sort of help are you looking for?

[ Bakura isn't usually this helpful, but he's lured in by Konoha's promises of food and monetary compensation. He could definitely use the money -- and the testimonials. Thankfully, text can hide any visible suggestions of an ulterior motive much better than video can. ]

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[smellslikemountains]

[ Gonta takes a while with this because he needs text to voice to help him out, but a reply does come! ]

Depends on what kind of crafting you can do. There's a lot to do to put the farm up.

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[provenforce]

[ Here's a face Konoha will recognize, looking a little more settled than the last time they spoke. Rey smiles at the camera, eyebrows arched. ]

I'm good at hard work. I don't have much experience with a farmstead, but I'm familiar with fixing and building things. I could also look at the machines, if you wanted? I've been learning more about how the machines work here and I might be able to fix some of them.

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[smellslikemountains]

[ Gonta sees Rey's reply before Konoha can, though. So he won't know that they know each other. Not just yet. ]

They took the machines away, though. Said I was a danger to them or something. But that's fine. I've lived years in the mountains without anything this world has! This farm will certainly be up and ready soon with enough helping hands!

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[itsknighttime]

i got two guns and a need to train
by guns i mean arms and im good at lifting shit
point me to shit you want lifted
tell me where
i lift it
anything else and i think the place collapses though
uhhh
i can can fly too i guess so if you want a cup from a high cupboard i can help there too

hmu if you need some extra arms

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[smellslikemountains]

[ Gonta can't read! So he's using text to voice to read everything just sent. ]

Huh, so a lot of muscle but not crafty... we'd get along, then. [ An amused huff. ]

I wouldn't say no to extra arms for a project like this.

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[inuko]

Hey, Konoha's Husband! [ He has a name, Shino. ] Gonta!

I've never done more than help sweep out an old church during renovations, so I'd probably not be helpful for anything more than moving things where you tell me to. If that's helpful, though, I can do that!

[ He smiles, then pauses, tapping a finger against his chin. ]

Also, if you end up taking that guy's offer up above, the one from a craftsman's village? Make sure part of his helping you is he bathes regularly.

[ HAHAHA BAKURA take that take having your potential employers told to tell you to be a clean gremlin

haha

ha

...

okay but really ]

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[smellslikemountains]

Huh, does that guy stink?

[ He's a bit surprised by that. ]

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[lumberlady]

Hi, Shino! If you want to come by for lunch that would work, too... We'll put you to work! And your friend can check from above if the roof is alright!

[Do demons do roof inspections???]

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[blkwings]

'Sup.

You know a guy called Ignis? He asked me to help out with what you're planning. You wanna build something, right?

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[smellslikemountains]

[ Replying this way because Gonta can’t read! ]

Ignis? Yeah, my wife knows him. He got in touch with us earlier. You’re his... uh...

[ Big word!! Big word!!! ]

... companion? And yeah, we’re building right now. Just couldn’t go forward after the jellyfish came.

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[lumberlady]

[popping in from her own device,]

Hello... Gladio, right? I've heard a lot about you from Prompto and Ignis! I hear you're really strong for a human!

[trenchdoting]

Hey there, pals! Good to meet ya, Gonta. And good to see you too, Konaha! I'm Dick Gumshoe, and I'd be glad to lend a hand with this whole construction project!! I'm sure it'll be a good workout. All farm-style, huh?

[smellslikemountains]

[ Whoa this guy seems very friendly! Gonta couldn’t help but perk up. ]

Well met, Dick Gumshoe. And yeah... no more machines from here on out! I don’t want to deal with another one going berserk like when the jellyfish came.