AS Chapter 9

The Virtual Past: Airsky Staff

Chapter 9
The Pumpkin and Bamboo
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Maya:
Master Link… When you hit that Goddess Cube with a Airsky Strike earlier, I was able to detect a resulting energy reaction above the clouds.

The location I have marked on your map indicates the spot where I sensed an energy reaction.

I advise you to investigate the area around this location.

You got a Piece of Heart! Collect four to increase your heart capacity by one. Just one more!

You got a gold Rupee! it's worth a staggering 300 Rupees! Shhh… Don't tell anyone!

You made your Adventure Pouch bigger! You can now fit an additional item inside.

Villagers of Lumpy Pumpkin:
Listen to this! The old guy over there says he saw a demon! He's obviously trying to get Kina's attention, but he won't get anywhere using creepy lines like that!

Well, well… Welcome! I can see from your handsome outfit there that you're a Airloft knight! I hope you'll make yourself at home! Have the Rupees sitting on top of the chandelier caught your eye? Don't go thinking that you can get those down, you hear? You might think that you could knock the Rupees down by bumping something and making the chandelier shake, but… Don't even think about it! Are we clear?

You believe me, don't ya?!  Believe what?  There's a fiendish demon living in Airloft! I'm telling' ya, I came this close to getting eaten by that evil beast! You look like you've gotten a little knight training, but you'd better keep your guard up, or he'll take a bite out of you too!

Bartender:
Welcome to every bird rider's favorite rest shop, the Lumpy Pumpkin! This is the one and only place you can enjoyy some of our famous pumpkin soup!

What do you think? Want to try a bit and see what all the buzz is about?  I'll pass.  I get it. Sure. This place is good for more than just drinking soup. you can also meet some colorful folks here. Make yourself at home! but don't break anything or make a mess of my pub. Especially my special-ordered, custom-made chandelier hanging from the ceiling! I don't want to see you shaking it! Don't even look at it sideways. Am I clear?

Fuzzy:
Hey, Tetra! I didn't think I'd see you here. Bet you're wondering what I'm doing here.  Yep.  I think I mentioned this before, but lady, I am really into bugs. That's why I'm out collecting insects wherever I think I'll find them. If you have a Bug Net too, you should try catching some. Heh heh heh… If you don't have one, you can pick one up at Beedle's Airshop. I' sure that sweaty shopkeeper is flying around Airloft now…

Paper:
Airloft is only a flap or three to the northwest!

Now accepting applications for workers to plow the pumpkin fields!

No roughhousing on the balcony! Big ruckuses cause the chandelier to shake.

Bartender:
WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?! Get down and come here this instant!

You got a Piece of Heart! This completes the Heart Container. Your heart capacity will increase by one!

Villagers of Lumpy Pumpkin:
Oh no. you've done it now! There's no escaping this one!

Don't even pretend that was an accident! I put signs up there to warn people to be careful of the chandelier and everything! Well I wash my hands of the whole thing! Don't be surprised if my dad gives you a royal chewing out!

What were you thinking? You scared a year off my life! What did you want again? I lost my train of thought... You believe me, don't ya?!  Sure!  I know, right?! You're a good kid!

Bartender:
What is wrong with you?! Just look at what you've done! You broke my fancy, custom-ordered chandelier! You're going to be working for me for free until you pay off every single Rupee that chandelier cost me! Got that? Are you ready to own up to your responsibility?  Of course!  That's right! And I'm going to hold you to that! Let's not waste any time putting you to work. I need you to deliver my famous soup to Eagus, Airloft's Knight Commander! The knight Commander is a regular here. He says he can't get his day started without a bowl of my soup! What do you say? Are you ready to deliver some soup to the Knight Commander?  Yep!  All right, then! Here's the Hot Pumpkin Soup! deliver that to the Knight Commander!

You got someHot Pumpkin Soup! This homemade soup is Pumm's specialty, but watch out! It'll get cold in five minutes!

Listen up, kid. The Knight Commander hates cold soup! So you're gonna take this hot soup over to him. I'd say you've got to deliver it in less than five minutes of the soup will get cold!

Sammy:
Hey! Tetra! Have you been working hard on your swordswomanship? Hmm? I smell something… I know that early aroma! Isn't that my favorite pumpkin soup?! I asked the owner of the Lumpy Pumpkin to bring me some, but… You went out of your way to deliver some to me?!  That's right!  YES! Give it to me!  Here you go!

Sooo good! Mmm! This is the stuff! Pumpkin soup is best piping hot!

Well done! Say thanks to the owner for me!

Bartender:
Ah, I see you've delivered the soup to Sammy! I'll subtract your pay from the bill for the chandelier… But you're done yet! I'm already scheming about what I need you to do next. I'm gonna need some time to think about this, though, so come back and see me later.

Huh? What's wrong? I'm still thinking about what I need you to work on next! Why? Because you still need to pay off that fancy chandelier! Well, are you going to add to our profits and buy some pumpkin soup?  No, thanks.  I see. Well, I guess you'll just have to work off the cost of that chandelier. Give me some time and come back and see me. Got that?

Girl:
Oh, look! It's the brave knight who stayed the chandelier! Still working it off, eh? Say, it's almost pumpkin-picking season… I wonder how I'm going to lift all those heavy pumpkins this year…

Circus dancer:
YAHOOOEY! Step right up, girl! Oh. I bet you're wondering what I'm doing here…  A little.  Just the answer I was looking for! What a smart little girl you are! I'm hoping to make this island a FUN, place where everyone can come and be happy… What's it called, you ask? Or even if you didn't ask? I call it… FUN FUN ISLAND! I'm still getting the place set up, so hopefullly you'll visit again later! You might like what you find! Espacially if you like FUN and COLORS!

Bamboo Guy:
Whoa! Is that you, Tetra? Never thought I'd run into you here. This here's my secret spot whereI come to work the kinks out of my staff arm. there was a time I was the most popular guy in all of Airloft. Folks were always dheerin' me on like it was a parade. But as you know, time passes. And I'm not the young buck I used to be. I eat when I get stressed, and I'm worried about my darlin' daughter all the time! I mean, look at this belly! so that's what drives a feller here to chop some bamboo! Let me tell you, there's no better way to sweat off those pounds. Here's an idea, Tetra. Why don't you try slicin' some bamboo?  Sure!  That's the spirit! Chop away, girl! Hold up a second! Get your horses holded. There's got to be a way to spice things up a notch or three. Hmm… Yep. that's the ticket right there!

You're goin' to take a swing at whittin' down that big old bamboo right there in the middle of the room. Thing is, see. how many cuts you can make before it hits the ground. If you're good enough, you'll stroll out of here with a prize!

It'll cost you 10 Rupees to see what you're made of. You want to give it a try?  You bet!  All right, then. Get to slicin'!

3  2  1  START!

FINISH!

18 times

Hold up, pretty, you're all done! Let's count those cuts. Your score this time is 18! Well, you got miles to go, but I'll give you something for the effort. Here's 30 Rupees. Next time around, shoot for 20 cuts.

Well, look at that. Now that I take a gender at the thing, it's clear you got yourself a stubby little staff. you did mighty well considering that. See, the longer the staff you got, the easier it is to zip through that bamboo like a loaf of warm butter! If you get yourself a longer blade in the future, come back and try again. You'll be surprised what a little extra steel can do for your chopping score! Come on back whenever you feel like you might want to chisel up that staff arm!

You want to try again? Need to blow off steam by mowin' down a tower of bamboo? It'll only cost you 10 Rupees!  I'm in!  Your current high score is 18! You're going to need your A-game to top that!

All right, then. Get to slicin'!

3  2  1  START!

FINISH!

28 times

Hold up, pretty, you're all done! Let's count those cuts. Your score this time is 28! Hoo-wee! A new record. Way to go, kid!That is one humding-alinger of a score! I only reached that number a few times myself. here's your prize!

You got a Gold Skull! A real rarity among skull ornaments, it shines with an eerie, golden color.

Come on back whenever you feel like you might want to chisel up that staff arm!

Beedle:
Oh! You've come all this way? It's so rare to have a customer here! Beedle's Airshop has everything you could ever want. Please, take a look around! And if you actually buy something, that would be even better!

That's a Bug Net. you know, for catching bugs! Insects too. Ok, so there aren't so many bugs here, but you'll be able to catch tons with this when there are some! And at only 50 Rupees, I'm sure you'll make a "net profit"! Want to buy it?  OK!

you got the Bug Net! Use it to catch bugs and other small things. When you're hunting bugs, remember to approach quietly and strike quickly!

Oh! It really suits you!

That's an Extra Wallet. It's amazingly useful! With this, you can carry an extra 300 rupees in your wallet! Say good-bye to all those times you couldn't pick up another Rupee because your wallet was stuffed full! Leave no Rupee behind! Even you must be able to see just how useful this item is, and all for only 100 Rupees. Want to buy it?  OK!

You got the Extra Wallet! Your wallet can now hold an additional 300 Rupees!

Oh! It really suits you!

That'll increase the number of items you can carry in your Adventure Pouch by one! It has to be the most useful thing imaginable for an adventure! And yet it costs a mere 300 Rupees.  No, thanks.  Oh! Please take a look at the other things I have for sale.

That's a Life Medal! It bestows a bunch of mysterious and mystical effects on whoever carries it! What kind of effects…? Don't ask me-- I don't actually know! You should find out for yourself. I'm pretty sure it's a real bargain at 800 Rupees, though! How about it?  No, thanks.  Oh! Please take a look at the other things I have for sale.

Rupert:
Ahaa! I've got some new gear in stock to show you, friend. Available now, you can purchase an Iron Shield and a Small Seed Satchel. I hope they meet with your approval!

Ahaa! That there is a very sturdy Iron Shield. It's much more durable than a wooden shield, and I'm happy to report that it won't burst into flames! I suppose I should warn you that it won't protect you from electricity, which could come as a nasty…shock. It's yours for just 100 Rupees. Care to buy it, friend?  OK!

You got an Iron Shield! This sturdy metal shield is unaffected by fire, but watch out for electrical attacks!

Ahaa! Thank you for your loyal and continued patronage, friend.

If you have any doubts about the durability of your shield, I suggest you have it examined at the Scrap Shop. Provided you take good Gondo there the necessary treasures and the like, he will happily upgrade your items!

Gondo:
Heyyyyy! Welcome to the Scrap Shop! I can use the stuff you find to upgrade your gear and make it even stronger! And if your shield takes a beating, no worries. I can fix that too. So what'll it be?  Upgrade gear.  You got it! These are all the items you have that I can upgrade right now.

Bug Net: Increase the size of your net to catch more bugs!

Slingshot: An excellent slingshot able to scatter a single seed over a wide area.

Wooden shield: A strengthened Wooden Shield with improved durability.

Iron shield: A strengthened Iron Shield with improved durability.

All right. you want to upgrade this? There's no going back, y'hear?  Go for it!  OK! You just wait right there!

All done! Here you go!

You upgraded to a Banded Shield! this shield is much mure durable than the standard Wooden Shield.

If you've got anything else you want me to tinker around with, you just let me know!

Oh, thanks! Come again soon, y'hear!

You caught 1 Blessed Butterfly! These insects are commonly found in every province. In rare cases, you can find them flying in strange locations.

You caught 1 Air Stag Beetle! These bugs are really popular with the children of Airloft. Their pincers pack a lot of crunch, so watch your fingers!