Quest 04 (Open + Closed)

[newmemorywhodis]

i. The joy of cooking lizards and frogs [Open]

If there was one thing Link had learned from the battle at Flotsam, it was that he really, really needed to build up his stash of elixirs again.

So not too long after the battle - when Link’s recovered enough to stay on his feet, and limp his way towards one of Flotsam’s communal kitchens - Link gets to work.

It’s a process that involves Link cheerfully humming while he babies a big boiling pot, and some…unusual ingredients. Most notable is the big giant pile of lizalfos talons; large wicked claws that look like they’d come from some kind of large reptilian creature. These talons are an ingredient in every elixir he makes, but the accompanying ingredient varies.

Sometimes, it’s the sort of thing you might expect someone to cook with; fish, vegetables, mushrooms. Sometimes it’s flowers or herbs. And then for some concoctions he tosses in…frogs and lizards?


ii. More ingredients. MORE! [closed to Nephenee, Donnie, Shu]

The trouble with making elixirs is that he can’t just run out and find more ingredients when he needs them; all the recipes he knows best use things from Hyrule.

Which is why Link decides to seek out those people he’d given some of his plants and mushrooms to, in the hope that they might be able to grow more. If he can, he’ll try to find each of them at whatever garden patch or farm they’ve been working in.

And then say, “...Hi.”


iii. A visit to the apothecary, because maybe Link should share sometimes [Closed to Maomao]

It had occurred to Link that the other thing that might help is knowing more about the local fauna and flora - maybe there were ingredients he could find here that he could use as well?

And if there was anyone who can help…well, an apothecary seemed a good place to start. And maybe Maomao might find some of his materials useful too.

So he makes a visit to Elysium, silently slipping in through the door of the apothecary and looking around. Is Maomao in?


iv. These lizards won’t breed themselves [Closed to Ilphyl]

Ilphyl could turn into animals. So…maybe it stood to reason, that they might know how to breed them as well?

So Link tracks Ilphyl down. Reaches into his korok-enchanted pack, and pulls out a fireproof lizard. Despite being carried around in what looks like an ordinary leather bag, it is alive, and wriggling in Link’s hands.

“...I need more lizards,” he says.


v. Bees, bugs and butterflies [Closed to Iren]

The lizards might be sorted - but Link could use someone to help with his butterflies as well. But who could help with them?

Fortunately, while exploring the outskirts of Elysium, he'd run into a few locals who mentioned that someone was keeping bees. Link didn't even know you could keep bees. He'd only ever seen wild bee nests, and no one kept them.

But if someone can keep bees...butterflies shouldn't be a problem. So he makes his way to the location given to him.

When Iren comes out to check up on her bees, she’ll find Link curiously inspecting her bee houses. From a short distance away, that is - Link’s well aware of how bees can sting when angered.

Comments

[spacetogrow]

"They would like an enclosure with heated rocks so they can lay eggs," Ilphyl said. "Also, I think they're a little weirded out by being in your bag. Also, whatever these lizards eat." They can ask, but if Link already knows, they won't need to ask the lizards.

[newmemorywhodis]

Link nods. Warm rocks. Okay.

And then his eyebrows furrow slightly. What did? firebrook lizards eat?

"...Bugs?" he says. But from his voice, it's clearly not a confident answer. Then, his eyes drift to his pack. "...They don't like my korok-enchanted pack?"

[spacetogrow]

Well, they better confirm with the lizards. "I think they don't like going in it, and coming out a different place," Ilphyl said. "I can understand them, but lizards aren't that smart, so they don't know why the outside changes."

[newmemorywhodis]

Link thinks about this a moment. Says, "...Huh."

And then plans absolutely no plans to change his behaviour. It's interesting to know, sure, but...where else is he to put the lizards? If he puts them in a normal bag, they might crawl away.

Ilphyl hasn't asked any more questions yet. But they'll still hear one of the lizards saying occasionally: "The world has changed! The world has changed!"

[spacetogrow]

"If you want them to lay eggs, they need to have their own space to do it, and to be out long enough to feel comfortable that it's safe for them to make their home there. And the eggs probably need to be left alone until they hatch and the babies grow up."

Ilphyl can't make the lizards lay eggs on command.

[newmemorywhodis]

A space of their own, with warm rocks, and plenty to eat.

That...wasn't something Link had. Or could have. Not in the small dorm room he had back on a boat in Flotsam.

"...Can you help?" He asks. It's a bit odd, to be the one asking for help, rather than giving it. But looking after lizards really isn't Link's area of expertise...

[spacetogrow]

Ilphyl is also bunking in Flotsam. "The Vault might have space," they said. Or they could ask for their own space, but... well, they haven't really had that in some time. Possibly ever, since growing up it was clear that even if Ilphyl didn't have to share a bedroom, it was their mother's house.

[newmemorywhodis]

Oh.

For a moment, Link silent. Eyebrows slightly furrowed. So Ilphyl...can't help. Link had been hoping that they would, but...he supposes he'll have to find someone else who can raise the lizards for him.

Then, just when it seems like the silence is stretching on just a bit too long, Link suddenly returns the two Fireproof lizards to his pack. Pulls out another two lizards, this time of a completely different species.

Hearty lizards. Just like the Fireproof lizards, they wriggle in his fingers, and proclaim that The world's changed! Changed!

"What do they need?" He asks.

[spacetogrow]

Oh, Ilphyl is still thinking of solutions for raising lizards. If anything, they don't object to getting a place of their own and having animal company.

Ilphyl nodded, taking the cue. "Hello. Can I ask what you'd like for a nest? Or to eat?"

[newmemorywhodis]

The lizards pause for a moment. Is this what it looks like when lizards are deep in thought?

Then, they start chattering - both of them, over the top of each other.

I like the leaves! They're soft!

Berries! I want berries!

Lots and lots of leaves in the nice cool shade...

And crickets! Juicy juicy crickets!

Leafy leafy leaves...

BEETLES!!!

Apparently, these particular lizards are a bit excitable.

[spacetogrow]

This does make Ilphyl grin. "They want shade, and leaves and berries, and bugs."

They are excellent lizards.

[newmemorywhodis]

Okay. Shade, leaves, berries and bugs. Should be doable.

"...I'll find someone to look after them," he says, before returning the lizards to his pack. It seems Link is still under the impression that Ilphyl doesn't want to care for them.

[spacetogrow]

"If I could get the space, I'd do it," Ilphyl said. "I like having animals around me. I'd just need to get my own place first. Boat, I suppose."

Which... yes, Ilphyl would be the sort of person who would figure out exactly how many animals they could keep comfortably in a boat and still have the space they needed. And then have those animals.

[newmemorywhodis]

"You will?" Link says, blinking. So...he must have misunderstood, earlier?

"...Thank you," he says, softly. "Can I help?"

He can't Ultrahand a boat together like he used to, but...he could probably do something, he's sure.

[spacetogrow]

"Once I can get a place, we can gather supplies for the lizards together," Ilphyl said. "And something to make enclosures."

Shall we wrap up here?

[newmemorywhodis]

Link nods his head decisively. It was a plan! Link just had to wait.

Re: Shall we wrap up here?

[spacetogrow]

[Sounds good to wrap here]