I'm glad it's stopped snowing... it's really tiring, shoveling all the time. How long does winter last, anyway? I don't remember it too well ( Read more... )

[Anyone around the shop plaza might notice Simon walking from the item bazaar to house 37 dragging or carrying some supplies, namely planks of wood and some basic building materials. Simon's got a little project on the go despite the cold, and he looks determined to get it done. He's wearing Anise's Tokunaga doll on his back ( Read more... )

[Possessed by the earth spirit, but to a lesser degree than most, Simon is... well, underground. He's back to digging his tunnels around the village, popping up in random locations throughout to create a bit of his own custom irrigation, ie. digging holes everywhere and generally making a big mess. But he seems so content as he does it, and he ( Read more... )

The well collapsed, right? Do we need another one? I can dig one! Can I dig one? I wanna dig a well!

[Private to Cloud, but so ridiculously hackable it burns]

Papa? I finished the first one... um... that thing you asked for. I started the second one but I hit some tough rock so it'll take a little longer. Sorry...

If they're not big enough, tell me, okay? I can fix it.

[Shuffling noises can be heard, then a soft clunk and a startled yelp. A moment later, after some fidgeting, a slow clinking noise of gears winding together follows.]

I... it spins...

It spins!

Who fixed my drill? Wh-who did it?! Whoever it was, thank you! It works now~! It works just like before!

....I-I wanna dig somewhere...

O-okay... I'm going to try this...

Mister Mello gave me a map, so... I'm gonna stick it in the book... I hope it works.

I dunno where else to dig, so does anyone have any ideas? They all go to Cloud's house... s-sorry, Cloud. I'll try to do better from now on.

The tunnels get deeper when they go under the river, so be careful if you use them... ( Read more... )