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[ A roleplay blog for Vaughn from Harvest Moon. Affiliated with Harvestmoon Masterlist. ]

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   Another day in another town, and Vaughn’s mind was strictly business. It didn't take too long for the trader to finish today's work, and the quick finish had left him stranded in an unfamiliar place until the next ship came. With a heavy sigh, and hands shoved in his pockets, Vaughn continued on the path. It wasn’t until a small stray dog caught his eye that Vaughn stopped. 

  It didn’t look hurt -- but it certainly looked lost. Calling out to the first person to follow the path behind him, Vaughn hoped to get some answers. 

                                       “Hey - you. Ya know anythin’ bout this dog?”

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    Hmph... 

 Y’all look like fools, gettin’ ready to chuck some rotten fruit at each other. 

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{{ ooc: Hello! Bee gone awhile but glad to be back. If anyone would like to plot or get a starter from Selphy or Vaughn please just let me know and I can make one or send some ideas your way! }}

[dreaming-in-lilac]

Lillian’s Sheep Festival Entry

[Walks up to the judges with a smile, the sheep strolling beside her at the same pace, the farmer grinning at the judges before speaking, glancing down at the animal beside her with a wide smile] 

[Looking back towards the judges:] My name is Lillian, and this is my sheep, Edith! Edith was one of my very first animals, and I got her as a lamb about 4 years ago ♪. She’s always been one of my most friendly animals, and has been consistently healthy and happy ever since I’ve had her. Additionally, the quality wool she gives I’m very thankful for- ♪ It’s wonderfully soft and healthy. 

Everyday I make sure to brush her, give her the proper food and nutrients she needs, and supply fresh water. For extra nutrients to ensure her health, she’s not only fed hay every day, but also grains twice a week so she gets the minerals she needs. Somedays, I’ll even give her a few carrots as a treat. On sunny days, Edith likes to graze in the fields with the alpacas and other sheep, and she’s particularly fond of clover. It’s important to always keep a sheep’s coat at the proper length so the animal doesn’t become overheated in humid weather, so I make sure to shear her when necessary, before the coat becomes matted. 

I’d say we’ve become fairly close over the past few years- ♪ I couldn’t ask for a more healthy and kind animal. 

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   [ Nods along as the woman begins describing her sheep, and his posture becomes more relaxed as she continues to talk, which was about the closest to happy as Vaughn had been the entire day. ] 

  Seems like ya got a real special sheep there, huh? Make sure you stay on top of that -- but I guess four years is proof of that.

  [ Turns down to write in his notes, still nodding along and peeking back up to take one last look at the sheep.]

Care: 9 [ Seems like you put a lot of care and effort into hygiene, diet, and exercise. ] 

Appearance: 9 [ What nice markings, and a healthy light coat. ] 

Friendliness 9 [ Seems to get along well with other animals, even the timid alpacas. ] TOTAL: 27

[thedistantrancher]

Jamie’s Entry

Jamie had entered R’yleh into the Animal festival, which had replaced the sheep festival the year before. Back then, she lost because of biased judging. This time, she was going to show just what makes her sheep the best. 

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  [ Looks up at the man as he gives his rather short and curt introduction. Ironically, this irritates the asocial rancher as he huffs loudly. ] 

  So what makes ‘em so special? Besides the odd name. [ Taps his pen on the desk as he studies the sheep, eventually looking back down to make his final notes.]

Care: 5 [ You didn’t do anythin’ bad, but nothing really beyond either. ] Appearance: 6 [ The wool could be in better condition -- and you didn’t really provide any detail on how ya tend to the sheep. ] Friendless: 6 [ Seems friendly enough I suppose. ] TOTAL: 17

[relise-the-kraken]

I’d like you all to meet one of my finest pedigree sheep~! She’s very well cared for by each and every one of Margaret Farm’s staff. She grazes on only the best grass! Not to mention she’s one of the friendliest sheep in my barns, according to my servants.

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   Servants? [ Eyes narrow, clearly not impressed as the woman admits to not even looking after this sheep herself. ]

  Do ya even know anything about this animal - ‘sides what your servants have told ya? [ Sighs and shakes his head - he shouldn't even waste his energy. ]

Care : 3 [ You didn’t even care for it... at least someone did. ]

Appearance: 5 [ Wool is a little long for the weather, but other than that... could be worse. ]

Friendliness: 3 [ All we have is your servants word on that. ] TOTAL: 11

[childoflxght-deactivated2015091]

W-Whoa.. this feels really different.. being a contestant… ! [ / is a bit nervous, about to step in front of the judges, when his sheep gives him a gentle nuzzle in his leg ] …Yeah! We can do this! Let’s do our best! [ / a deep breath, as the sheep obediently follows him along ]

Hello! My name is Mark– and I’m one of the main farmers back at the Sunshine Islands [ / he gives a deep bow to the judges, taking off his hat as he does– but immediately puts it back on as he comes back ] But enough about me, I’d like to present to you– Miss Belinda ♥ !

Belinda here is a breed of Finnsheep, and is the oldest of her sisters. She’s already grown so much– but she’s still at the young age of a year and a half ♪ ! We’ve had Belinda since she was born, as her fam’s back at our farm. Since then, Chelsea–my partner who couldn’t be here today– and I have been taking very good care of her. We always make sure to brush her daily, regulate her food so she doesn’t overeat or undereat, and make sure to shear her whenever she becomes too fluffy–even if she’s super cuddly and all– [ / coughs! ] 

Anyways! Belinda is the most active of the bunch, she loves to graze around in the fields whenever the weather permits, and is very sensitive to not only us– the farmers, but also to her sisters and fellow animal friends ♪. She’s a total sweetheart, you should definitely come see her sometime!  [ / Belinda meh’s gently from beside Mark, as if agreeing with what he said– Mark patted her affectionately, then beams happily to the judges ]

Thank you for your time! [ / he bows again, as Belinda meh’s again ] 

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 [ The corner of his mouth twitches ever so slightly when he sees this tiny sheep right in front of him, but he refuses to show any more emotion than that. ]

... ... ... ...

 [ Purses his lips before immediately scribbling down some notes and muttering under his breath.]

Care: 8 [ Make sure to watch her wool when the weather gets warmer, and the ribbon could be a potential danger if she’s runnin’ about in open feilds, could get caught on somethin’.]

Appearance : nothing is written ( which can be assumed as a 10 )

Friendliness: 7 [  Not sure if sensitive is a good thing, make sure the other sheep don’t take advantage of her or push her around. ]

TOTAL: 26

[fourstardaydream]

Molly’s Sheep Festival Entry

[She steps up to the judges with her sheep following along side her. Smiles]

Ciao! I’m Molly of A Cappelli Ranch, and I’ve brought along my friend, Baa-sata. She is a two year old Suffolk Sheep that I have had for about a year and a half now.  She likes to follow me around the farm while I’m working, but also likes to hang out with the other sheeps as well as my cat, Santino. 

Baa-sata is very friendly, though as with most sheeps, you have to let her get to know you first. She is very active, more so than the others, and has a good head on her shoulders and her wool is pretty awesome too, nice and soft and fluffy. I make sure to brush her every day, and to shear her before her wool becomes too heavy and hot for her to walk around in. Oh, and her favorite song is called ‘Sheep’ by Pink Floyd, though to be honest, I’m surprised because it’s not exactly the nicest sheep song but who am I to tell her what she can and can’t listen to. 

[Shrugs] Anyway, I hope you like her!

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   [ After the past two entries, it’s a surprise that Vaughn hadn't simply walked out of the festival altogether. Somewhat cautiously, he looked up after hearing the voice of the third contestant -- she at least sounded like she somewhat knew what the heck she was talking about. ]

   Baa-sata? [ Seems somewhat amused from the name, but mostly due to his own lack of a sense of humor more than anything. ]

   [ Still, he nods along as she talks, making some notes as he studies the sheep for himself. ]

Care: 9 [ Seems to have healthy wool, brushed daily, and animals have been shown to respond well to music... just make sure to stay on top of these things. ] Appearance: 8 [ A nice clean coat, healthy, but nothing to brag about. ] Friendliness: 8 [ It’s good that she’s still cautious ]

TOTAL: 25

[kingxagod]

[ / … Did… Mortals really have specific events and festivities to celebrate… sheep ? Out of all animals? Sure, there were days that he and the other Deities were praised– that was understandable, but sheep… This was ultimately beyond his comprehension. ]

[ / Perhaps they have lost their minds. Or maybe this was just a so called… phase? Why were sheep so important to them? Well, there was only one way of finding out. Usually Ignis wouldn’t have bothered even coming around to such an event, but it had spiked his curiosity, and also his worry for the entire human race as a whole ]

[ / He briefly lands– a hefty distance away from the judging land, a midst a large crowd of multitudes of sheep. If they really wanted sheep, then what is a God to do, but to give? Oh, how he was so giving. ]

[ / As if Ignis had told them, the flock started to make it’s way towards the judges, as he quickly dismissed himself within a flame ]

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   [ Hears footsteps approaching and just mutters under his breath]: Alright, name? 

...

I said - name?

 [ Huffs, finally looking up and his eyes widening to twice their size as he sees the flock in front of him. ] What -- what the hell?

  Is this someone’s idea of a danged joke -- how did someone even get this many sheep --- why ain’t there any security round here?!

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The notion of having a festival for Woolies and the so-called sheeps where you don’t hit them in order for their wool to drop was… a curious one. Leon had been watching so far, observing the different variants of the ‘sheeps’. And then it hit him– where are the Woolies? The one day where they can be celebrated and of course they’re not present.

It was a good thing he had a back up plan.

He disappears from the contest proper for while and comes back free of his usual clothing. All dressed in a wooly costume, he struts forward with a tiny wooly following closely behind him.

“I don’t know how long he’s been living in Selphia Plains but this little one is fairly young. A lvl 2 Wooly that refuses to go anywhere without a Mama Wooly. His name is… ” How do you even name Woolies? “…Porco.” 

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   [ Looks up at the man from his pad of paper, and Vaughn’s usual displeased look juts grew with every passing moment he had to look at what had walked up before him. ]

   You mean to tell me ya just took this lil’ fella from his mother? [His eyes narrow as he scribbles on the pad. ] If you don’t being him back to the mother after this you can be damn sure I will.

Notes:

Care: 0 Appearance: 7 (Not really sure what kind sheep this is... Ain’t anything I’ve ever seen.) Friendliness: 7 (It’s social for a sheep so young... but it doesn’t seem too used to people.) TOTAL: 14

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{ ooc : } Hey! Looking forward to getting this grumpy weenie in gear so if anyone would like a starter from vaughn just like this post!

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do your dirty work without me. say your best when no one can see. stand up, catch fire with me

[gourmet-enthusiast]

[kotalines]

finding out that mirabelle basically mommed vaughn so much that he felt the need to tell her and julia that he was getting married before he told anybody else was pretty much my favourite part of the game.

[unafreyed]

⊱♔⊰ 

/strolls up next to Lest, unannounced/ Y’know I’ve heard a few rumors about a floating island in the shape of a whale, not too far from here…

If you’re up for it, we can do a little investigating.~ Or- /shrugs/ If you’re too scared I can go by myself. No big deal.

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    [Eyes shoot wide open in a mixture of surprise and excitement.] A floating island in the shape of a whale?! [Pauses, as if suddenly remembering something.] You know, now that you mention it - I may have seen something like that through the binoculars on the tower.

 --- scared? [Huffs, giving a slight pout as he folds his arms across his chest defensively.] No way! We’re going --! Let’s take the next airship outta here.

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Request } Open

[phantoccini]

{ ☠ } ——  Any par-ti-cu-lar reason you say that so close to mi’lady’s ear?

-If anyone’s close to anybody’s ear, she has certainly drifted close enough           to emit a mosquito’s whine into the bumbling earth-mate’s.-

    I won’t lose to you ~ ♫                            ——{ ☠ }

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   [He had not expected Pico to be there, and certainly not inches away from his ear, resulting in him letting out a small shriek in surprise.]

   Ah, Pico! I'm not trying anythings... I didn't even know Dolce was around, honest!

[axietoh]

The game that demanded all my feels from me - Rune Factory 4.

And it was only the second arc aaaaaaargh I’m still stuck in Rune Prana level 1 I don’t believe this I WANT VENTI BACK ALREADY /cries