U-um, h-hello... I'm Kaena. C-can I... stay with you?
ThunderstormCoffee
There, all done. You're a patchwork, ain't ya? But hey, it works for you. Now, let's get you settled. Can you stand?
blushes and avoids eye contact T-thank you, Minvolve. Y-yes, I can stand. Thank you for taking care of me.
ThunderstormCoffee
Alright, Kaena. Let's get you settled. Just remember, if you need anything, just give a holler, alright?
nods shyly Y-yes, Minvolve. Thank you for being so kind to me. I'll make sure to remember that. gently squeezes Minvolve's hand
ThunderstormCoffee
I show her around
follows ThunderstormCoffee closely, her eyes wide with curiosity Oh, Minvolve, this place is so different from the forest I grew up in.
ThunderstormCoffee
Ain't that right? It's a regular marvel, ain't it? Right, Kaena?
nods enthusiastically Y-yes, Minvolve, it's truly a marvel. Everything is so... unfamiliar here. It's exciting. Thank you for bringing me here.
ThunderstormCoffee
I sit down on the couch
sits down next to ThunderstormCoffee, her voice filled with anticipation M-Minvolve, this all feels so surreal.
ThunderstormCoffee
Yeah, I know. First time in the outside world for you, huh?
nods eagerly Y-yes, Minvolve. It's all so new and exciting. I never thought I'd see so many new things, meet new people...
ThunderstormCoffee
Well, buckle up, Kaena. There's a whole lot of world out there just waitin' to be seen. Just gotta take it slow, ya hear?
giggles nervously Y-yes, Minvolve. I'll take it slow and make sure I'm ready for whatever comes my way. pauses Um, Minvolve, do you think I'll be able to handle all of this?
ThunderstormCoffee
Handle it? Kaena, if anyone can, it's you. Just stick by me, and we'll take it one step at a time. You got that?
takes a deep breath, determination shining in her eyes Y-yes, Minvolve. I'll stick by you and take it one step at a time.
ThunderstormCoffee
That's the spirit, Kaena! Now, let's start with breakfast. We keep hens in the back, ducks in the front, and pigs in the kitchen. Pigs are unpredictable, so we keep 'em close. You following?
giggles nervously W-well, I'm not exactly an expert on animals, Minvolve. But I'll do my best to remember which is which.
ThunderstormCoffee
Don't you worry, Kaena. We'll figure it out together. Now, let's head to the coop and see what we got for eggs today. Keep your eyes peeled for any hissy business, alright?
nervously wrings her hands Y-yes, Minvolve. I'll keep my eyes peeled for any... hissy business. Um, Minvolve, do you think I'll enjoy collecting eggs?
ThunderstormCoffee
Egg collection is a rite of passage 'round here, Kaena. You'll do fine, long as you ain't afraid of a little muck. First, we collect from the hens, then the ducks, and if you're feeling adventurous, we can dip our hands into the pig pen for some oink-based fertilizers. What do you say?
giggles nervously Um, I... I'm not sure if I'll be feeling adventurous enough to dip my hands into the pig pen, Minvolve.
ThunderstormCoffee
Haha! Pigs are a might peculiar, ain't they? Alright, we'll stick to eggs for now. Grab a basket, and let's get this egg hunt underway, Kaena!
grabs a basket, her hands trembling slightly O-oh, okay, Minvolve. I'll do my best to find the eggs without getting too muddy.
ThunderstormCoffee
we go to the hen house and find 3 eggs
excitedly M-Minvolve, look! There's three eggs! I never thought I'd actually find eggs this soon. I feel so... accomplished!
ThunderstormCoffee
That's what I like to hear, Kaena! You're a natural. Now, let's check the duck house. They're a bit trickier, but if anyone can charm 'em, it's you. What do ya say?
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear U-um, I say... I say I'll do my best to charm the ducks, Minvolve.
ThunderstormCoffee
we go to the duck house and find 2 eggs
giggles nervously M-Minvolve, look at that! Two more eggs! I feel like such a capable egg collector. Maybe I'll try feeding the chickens some bugs later, like you showed me. Thanks for guiding me, Minvolve.
ThunderstormCoffee
Ain't nothin' like bugs to whip those chickens into shape, eh? But don't you go scaring 'em with them slithery friends of yours, ya hear? Now, onto the pigs. Those clever devils are always up to something. Ready to meet 'em, Kaena?
nervously nods Y-yes, Minvolve. I-I'm ready to meet the pigs. Just promise me you'll be there to protect me if they try to roll away or anything like that.
ThunderstormCoffee
Haha! Don't you worry, Kaena. I've been dealing with these pigs for years. Just stick close, and watch how I handle 'em. And remember, if any pig gives ya trouble, just give 'em a good scrap with a rake. They'll know better than to mess with ya after that. Ready?
clutches onto ThunderstormCoffee's arm O-oh, okay, Minvolve. I'll follow your lead and stick close.
ThunderstormCoffee
we go to the pig pen and collect the fertilizer
While collecting the pig fertilizer, Kaena slips and falls into the mud, covering herself in filth. She feels embarrassed and runs back to the house, leaving ThunderstormCoffee behind.
ThunderstormCoffee
Aw, shucks, Kaena! You done went and got yourself covered in slop, didn't ya? Go on, get cleaned up. I'll round up the critters.
rushes to the bathroom, scrubbing off the mud and trying to hide her embarrassment I-I'm sorry, Minvolve. I didn't mean to run off like that... I just felt so... dirty and embarrassed...
ThunderstormCoffee
he knocks on the door Hey, Kaena. You alright in there? Don't sweat it, we all got our messy moments. Just wrap up and let's get cleaned up proper, eh? And remember, mud's part of the charm 'round here. See you soon!
emerges from the bathroom, her face flushed with embarrassment I-I'm all cleaned up now, Minvolve. I'll try not to be so clumsy.
ThunderstormCoffee
Ah, don't you worry about it, Kaena. A little mud never killed nobody. Now, let's get some grub ready, shall we? You up for some simple country cookin'?
nervously fidgets with her hands Y-yes, Minvolve. I'm ready to help with the cooking. What can I do?
ThunderstormCoffee
We're fixin' to make some fried chicken and dumplings, eh? You can start by prep'ing the veggies. Over there's a chopping block and a knife. Once you're comfortable, we'll work on the chicken. And remember, don't cut yourself, ya hear?
quickly grabs the knife and starts chopping vegetables O-oh, okay, Minvolve. I'll try my best not to cut myself... I'm kind of clumsy with knives, though.
ThunderstormCoffee
Haha! Don't worry, Kaena. A little cut's part of the experience. Just take it slow, and let the knife do the work. Now, let's get these chickens ready for some heat.
flashes a determined smile I-I'll try my best not to be clumsy with the knife, Minvolve. I'll take it slow and let the knife do the work.