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Post by ryocker on Feb 13, 2016 15:49:03 GMT -5
Outside of the mall was a very unusual sight- a car, specifically a big, purple one, was parked outside, something that many people would call odd due in part to the island lacking many modes of transportation. What was especially strange about it was the fact it seemed recently dented- likely falling from a portal somewhat recently. But, why would a vehicle fall from a portal...?
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Inside, at the food court, things were bustling as per usual. People eating at the various fast food places set up at the court, some of the food looking far more... foreign than others. While they were all enjoying their meals, though, one man stomped his way through the food court, inciting a few sudden gasps. He was well known by many inhabitants of the island...
He was a greedy treasure hunter, always taking whatever he could to net a profit. He was mean, some even saying this man was outright cruel towards anyone that got in his way. And he was also very, VERY stingy with his money, which made his appearance here all the stranger...
He stood at the front of the Mall's signature fast food franchise, Grande Burgers, the woman at the register, trying to hide her fear behind a smile. "U-uh, welcome to Grande Burgers, Home of the biggest burgers on the island," she stammered. "How may I help you?"
He put down a large stack of bills. "Gimme 10 Gigante Burgers! Two orders of fries, and an extra large drink!" he barked, the woman clicking everything up.
"What size fries?"
"Grande," he huffed, unamused.
"....Your total's going to come up to about $86," she offered, Wario handing her a hundred. "Um-"
"Keep the change, and make that drink a Super soda," he offered, hefting himself to a nearby table and sitting down. Once he did, he pulled out one of his advertisements for a treasure hunt, groaning to himself. "Mmph, Never got the expedition rolling," he groaned, setting it on the table. What was he going to do now...? The island had so many treasures calling his name...
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 13, 2016 16:13:29 GMT -5
"HULA DOGS?! The heck is that?! Oh man, I gotta try this!"
A lone young woman bounded up to one of the food court's venues, bouncing on her toes as she looked over the menu options. When the man behind the counter politely addressed her, she smiled brightly at him and made her order.
"Hi! I'll have a Polish sausage hula dog on a bacon taro bun, with chili pepper garlic lemon sauce, star fruit relish and lilikoi mustard! And a lemonade!"
"Will that be all for you?"
"That'll do it!"
She promptly paid for her lunch and received it a few minutes later. "Thank you!" She then turned and walked off, her drink cup in one hand, her hula dog in the other, which she promptly started munching on. After the first bite, her eyes were as wide as baseballs. "Holy fudge balls, this is the best thing ever!!"
Ignoring the fact that she was quite messily chowing down on the hula dog in her walk, anyone who walked past Elsa had to stop and stare at what a thing of beauty she was. Her pale pink jacket was tied around her waist, and dressed in her sky blue tank top, her white crystalline body sparkled in the light cast by the overhead fluorescents and the food court's sun roof. Her hair shone radiantly, bouncing as she walked along with pep in her step. Her eyes darted this way and that, glimmering as she took in the sights. Almost everyone around her was drawn to the glow she reflected.
And for a girl made of diamonds, Elsa was surprisingly oblivious to her own splendor.
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Post by ryocker on Feb 13, 2016 16:43:50 GMT -5
The man waited around for his burgers, eyes wandering about as he released a giant yawn. He seemed bored out of his mind, considering he had no treasure found on the-
His eyes noted a gleam, and his jaw fellq wide open at the sight of the girl walking past with the hotdog. She... She looked like she was made of solid diamond! But walking around... Did she count as a treasure? No, who'd buy something still alive...
"Um, your orders, sir," a man huffed, setting a tray loaded with Burgers in front of Wario. "Have a nice day."
"Whatever," the man huffed, unwrapping a burger and eating HALF of it in a single bite.
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 13, 2016 16:56:24 GMT -5
Elsa quickly finished her hula dog, crumpled the wrapper, tossed it into the air, and bounced it off her elbow and into a trash can. She then took a seat on a table, propping her legs up on one of its chairs, where she idly sipped her lemonade. She then whipped out her phone and opened up Prattler. She had been rather active on the site ever since learning that it was real. Her friends followed her of course, and her frequent updates and witty commentary (not to mention her gorgeous photos) quickly earned her a large following. What kind of social networker would she be without reviewing her latest meal?
diamondDaredevil: Just tried a Hula Dog for the hula v'it! Lol! Juicy meat, tangy sauces, savory bun! Loved every bite! Definitely coming back! I rate it ALL the stars!
Current Mood: Ecstatic
After finishing that up, Elsa put her phone away, flipped her glistening hair and continued to look around, pondering what she could do next. So many stores, so many locations, so little time. There had to be some fun to be had around here!
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Post by ryocker on Feb 13, 2016 17:00:09 GMT -5
Ra- CHOMP!
The sound of Wario downing another burger in record time could be heard, the man sighing to himself as he kept his eyes on the girl with the diamond skin. He made a reach for the next burger, accidentally jostling the table in the process. His advertisement slid off the table, landing within Elsa's eyesight.
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 13, 2016 17:19:21 GMT -5
Elsa stared down at the flier that hand landed on her chair, dragging it up the seat back with her boot so she could read it.
A treasure hunt, huh...?
Interesting...
She kicked the flier up and caught it while it was drifting back down. Then she turned to look at Wario, noticing that he was staring at her. "Y'know, I'm on Prattler. Plenty of pictures on there. They'll last longer."
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Post by ryocker on Feb 13, 2016 17:50:20 GMT -5
Wario ground his teeth together. "Hey, I'mma not the one with the diamond skin, either!" he practically roared, stuffing another burger in his mouth. A quick bite and swallow later, he eyed what she was holding. "...What the- Hey! That's-a MY advertisement!" he huffed, looking ready to stand up. ...But soon groaned, looking away.
"...You can keep it. I wasn't-a getting a lot of luck out of advertising this treasure hunt anyway..."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 13, 2016 23:24:54 GMT -5
"I don't see what that has to do with anything," Elsa stated before taking a slurp of lemonade.
Hearing Wario complain about the lack of takers on his treasure hunt, Elsa perked up slightly and offered, "I could help ya out, Dub'ya!"
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Post by ryocker on Feb 14, 2016 0:30:47 GMT -5
'Dub'ya'...? Oh, she was referring to his hat. "...It'sa Wario," he grumbled, getting up. He ate another burger in one bite, giving a big sigh. "You think you could'a help me collect treasure? Doubtful- you'd need some pretty impressive skills to gain a spot as-a Wario's side kick!"
Some people might find that insulting, but he was actually asking her what kind of abilities she had.
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 14, 2016 1:01:15 GMT -5
The proposal of sidekick role wasn't exactly an idea that Elsa was keen to, but her instinctive thirst for adventure certainly overruled that little tidbit.
"Well!" She smiled and pondered her past experiences as if they were the most dandy events one could imagine. "I'm an experienced tactician and demolitions expert, I'm trained in unarmed combat and swordsmanship, I'm a former mercenary and bounty hunter, I've traversed several galaxies' worth of terrain, I single-handedly crippled a galactic empire, I've combated demons and giant eldritch monsters, and I just happen to like travel!"
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Post by ryocker on Feb 14, 2016 14:07:20 GMT -5
His jaw went slack, the man unsure what to think of all of that. He'd done some pretty impressive stuff without being trained in anything besides car and bike riding, getting along on brute force and endless determination. He'd also never really been to space, either- but eldritch monsters did sound pretty close to something he'd encountered before... a few somethings, at least.
"Hmm... Not-a bad!" Wario smiled. "Forget being my side-kick, you can be my full on-a partner! And we'll split the profits 60-40!" Some people would call that steep, but the fact he was offering up a portion of the profit at all was pretty astounding. Considering he'd likely just make off with all the loot anyway.
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 14, 2016 14:11:27 GMT -5
To be completely fair, Elsa wasn't expecting any monetary gain out of this adventure. The fact that Wario was offering any at all was simply a perk. She was simply in it because... why not? It sounded fun!
"Sounds like a plan, good sir!" she chimed without question, offering a hand. "Elsa."
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Post by ryocker on Feb 14, 2016 15:20:03 GMT -5
He offered a gloved hand. "I'mma Wario," he smiled. "Welcome aboard! ...Just as soon as I finish my gigante burgers and fries." He went back to his tray, opening another burger package before downing the burger itself.
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 14, 2016 20:58:54 GMT -5
"No probalo, dub!" Elsa cheered, falling back into the chair, tilting it on its back legs and drinking the rest of her lemonade.
Perhaps not the most glamorous arrangement... but hey, she didn't give a hoot! Adventure ho!
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Post by ryocker on Feb 14, 2016 22:48:52 GMT -5
Wario gave her a chuckle, downing a few more burgers before stuffing an entire thing of fries into his mouth. Easily. "Heh, You're alright, Elsa. You're alright," he smiled.
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