Operation: Runaway
12:53 p.m. – September 19, 2003 – Valua, Nook's Cranny
I continued to formulate my plan inside of my head when I walked into the store, nearly having my concentration thrown off because he started berating me like he did before.
"Late again I see. Why can't you be more swift?" He scolded, shaking a finger at me. I was fed up with this situation, so I decided not to listen to him anymore. I took my uniform off, putting on my regular clothes of course, and threw it on the ground, stamping it hard into the dirt. I then ran outside. Away from Nook. Away from my payments.
Operation: Runaway
Three Minutes Later - September 19, 2003 – Valua, Alex's House
I entered through my doorway, slamming it shut behind me, not caring about my house at the time. My thoughts drifted away to how the jobs would help my debt lower. But I hated that squirrel, irritating me with his bossy self, always seeming to get his way. I wanted that to change. I had to have my plan ready. Something so sinister, so vile, so wicked (not that evil), but it had to drive that fat squirrel nuts. Suddenly, I heard a knock at the door. I got up, walking forwards to open it, only to see the person I despised most.
"I know where you live..." Nook said with a nearly quiet voice. I knew his idea. He was trying to get me to come back to work.
"Well, I know where you work." I shot back, smirking triumphantly, beaming openly. But Nook quickly cleared his throat and berated me as soon as I finished my sentence.
"You don't have to be so lazy! I give you work and this is what I get?" He cried, holding the dusty and wrinkled work uniform in his hands. Ah, the stupid apple on the shirt...it reminded me too much of him.
"You just care only about yourself!" I yelled out, wanting to kill that squirrel. But I couldn't. I just couldn't. Not yet. My hands shook a little, reaching out for the uniform like it was enchanted, but I quickly pulled back, angered. "I never get my word on things!"
Nook shook his head. "Why didn't you tell me?" He said, as I rolled my eyes with irritation. "I guess I've been a bit too harsh." He muttered, handing me the uniform. I didn't want to take it yet, until I heard a full apology.
"A bit TOO harsh huh?" I asked sarcastically, waiting for my answer. Nook only nodded his head, handing me the uniform. I slowly took it out of his hands, putting it over my other clothes. "Well, I guess I can give it another shot..." I said, a bit unsure. But Nook seemed to brighten up as soon I mentioned it, taking my hand and leading me back to the shop.
"Great! I have much more work for you to do!" He exclaimed, pulling me inside the shop. This was going to be a long day. I later regretted it.
*Moments later...*
"This time, I don't want you late again. Be swift, and straight to the point. Deliver a letter to a person named Aurora about my shop. Get it? Got it? Good. Now go." Nook said, pushing me out the door, before I got a chance to say anything.
"Wait! Bu-"I said, interrupted when Nook slammed his door shut on me. This was going to take time to get used to. I didn't even have any idea HOW to write my letter. What do I write about it? What do I say? I didn't even have any paper to write it on, nor an envelope to put it in. I cursed inwardly, looking through my pockets to find something to do. Suddenly, I felt something new in my pockets. I pulled it out, and it was surprisingly paper, and an envelope! I was a bit confused. This town had strange conditions.
I began writing my letter (Yes, without a pencil or pen!):
*Dear Aurora,
Visit Nook's Cranny sometime for some rip-off deals! Nook is a big fat squirrel who's a cheapskate!*
I thought for a bit, and scratched it out.
*Dear Aurora,
Buy at least something from Nook's Cranny!
From, Alex*
I looked at it, snickered, and drew a messy picture of Nook's face, and then I put an "X" through it in the bottom right hand corner. I was then satisfied, taking out my map to find where the post office was.
"Acre C-1..." I said to myself, putting away the parchment and taking a little walk over to the post office. I wasn't surprised by the structure of the post office, but what amazed me was a board that had "frog" symbols that you could move and if you did, they croaked out a musical note. I fiddled around with it a bit, switching the frogs around carelessly, finally taking my mind of Nook for a while. A long while.
Operation: Runaway
3:21 p.m. - September 19, 2003 - Valua, Post Office
I gasped in surprise, I hadn't noticed I had so much fun messing around with the frogs (I never noticed it either). I had completely forgotten about mailing the letter. I quickly thrusted open the post office door, running up to the counter and slamming the letter down in front of the office lady's face.
"Mail this letter!" I exclaimed, panic written all over my face. Probably because I thought I was going to lose my "part-time" job at Tom Nook's (not that I care about that ugly squirrel...*cough*), and I needed the spare bells for my debt. The pelican looked up at me, clearing her throat.
"I'll get Pete to mail this as soon as possible. ~And then the faster you can get out of here.~" The pelican said irritably, putting the letter on the shelf, and facing me again.
"Is there anything else I can do for you? ~Better start walking out that door.~" The pelican asked, seeming to be impatient, tapping her foot. I didn't seem to feel safe around that pelican, so I turned on my heels, walking out the door as quickly as I could. My job was important to me now. I needed those bells!
Operation: Runaway
3:34 p.m. - September 19, 2003 - Valua, Post Office
I briskly walked into Nook's Cranny, seeing a very angry Nook.
"What took you so long?" Nook asked angrily, waiting for his answer. I explained the frog dilemma. Nook didn't let me slide that easily.
"You're always late! Do I have to keep telling you to be on task?!" Nook screamed in my face, also adding another comment. "Our town's theme song better be good, for tweaking with it for exactly two hours and thirty-five minutes (Wow, Nook's sure got a handle on the time...no clock...)!
"You don't have to go berating me every time I come back!" I snapped back, pulling his face close to mine. "At least I'm helping you do your stinking jobs!"
Nook then seemed to calm down from my last words, dusting himself off when I released him from my grip.
"Well then, forget all this nonsense. I have another task for you." Nook said, taking out an axe, all wrapped up in clear wrapping, knowing that he didn't want me messing around with it.
"I need you to deliver this axe to Aurora." Nook stated with a simple tone, handing it to me while I put it away in my "deep" pockets. That was simple enough for me, and I walked out the door, double-checking my map for the location of Aurora's house.
*Moments later...*
"Aurora!" I called out, running to and fro. I couldn't find her anywhere. She wasn't in her house, and she wasn't in any other acre I had checked.
"Aurora!" I called again, listening closely for her voice. But to no avail. I slumped back to where Aurora's house was, thinking that it was no use. I was beat from the search, and I still didn't want to lose my job (for the last time, I don't like the stupid squirrel!). Suddenly, I perked up, hearing Aurora's voice.
"Alex! Is that you?" Aurora said, a bit muffled, but I thought it was coming from behind the house (of all places!). I walked around the house, only to find Aurora with her foot stuck in some kind of rope.
"Oh, thank goodness you're here. Help me get this rope off my foot!" Aurora exclaimed, tugging at the binds. I wondered how she got her foot stuck in a rope like that, but I put those thoughts aside as I untied the knot that was twisted around the left side of her foot, looping it around in a clockwise direction, tossing the rope aside when I was done. Aurora rubbed her sore foot, glancing at the axe sticking out of my pocket.
"Is that the axe I ordered earlier?" Aurora asked me, pointing the axe. I nodded my head, giving the axe to her, while she put it away in her pockets. (does everyone have deep pockets?)
"You saved me a lot of trouble. I thank you." Aurora said gratefully, taking out a letter. She looked at it, and pointed to the signature at the bottom.
"This letter was from you yes?" Aurora questioned me, as I nodded my head again in agreement. Aurora studied it for a bit more, shaking her head.
"You must hate Tom Nook too huh?" Aurora asked me, putting the letter away as I once again nodded my head. "Don't worry. I understand. Nook can be a jerk at times."
I felt a bit better that time, at least I had someone to talk to. I said my goodbyes to Aurora, walking back to Nook's Cranny, just in time for my next job. I just hoped this nightmare was going to be over soon.
12:53 p.m. – September 19, 2003 – Valua, Nook's Cranny
I continued to formulate my plan inside of my head when I walked into the store, nearly having my concentration thrown off because he started berating me like he did before.
"Late again I see. Why can't you be more swift?" He scolded, shaking a finger at me. I was fed up with this situation, so I decided not to listen to him anymore. I took my uniform off, putting on my regular clothes of course, and threw it on the ground, stamping it hard into the dirt. I then ran outside. Away from Nook. Away from my payments.
Operation: Runaway
Three Minutes Later - September 19, 2003 – Valua, Alex's House
I entered through my doorway, slamming it shut behind me, not caring about my house at the time. My thoughts drifted away to how the jobs would help my debt lower. But I hated that squirrel, irritating me with his bossy self, always seeming to get his way. I wanted that to change. I had to have my plan ready. Something so sinister, so vile, so wicked (not that evil), but it had to drive that fat squirrel nuts. Suddenly, I heard a knock at the door. I got up, walking forwards to open it, only to see the person I despised most.
"I know where you live..." Nook said with a nearly quiet voice. I knew his idea. He was trying to get me to come back to work.
"Well, I know where you work." I shot back, smirking triumphantly, beaming openly. But Nook quickly cleared his throat and berated me as soon as I finished my sentence.
"You don't have to be so lazy! I give you work and this is what I get?" He cried, holding the dusty and wrinkled work uniform in his hands. Ah, the stupid apple on the shirt...it reminded me too much of him.
"You just care only about yourself!" I yelled out, wanting to kill that squirrel. But I couldn't. I just couldn't. Not yet. My hands shook a little, reaching out for the uniform like it was enchanted, but I quickly pulled back, angered. "I never get my word on things!"
Nook shook his head. "Why didn't you tell me?" He said, as I rolled my eyes with irritation. "I guess I've been a bit too harsh." He muttered, handing me the uniform. I didn't want to take it yet, until I heard a full apology.
"A bit TOO harsh huh?" I asked sarcastically, waiting for my answer. Nook only nodded his head, handing me the uniform. I slowly took it out of his hands, putting it over my other clothes. "Well, I guess I can give it another shot..." I said, a bit unsure. But Nook seemed to brighten up as soon I mentioned it, taking my hand and leading me back to the shop.
"Great! I have much more work for you to do!" He exclaimed, pulling me inside the shop. This was going to be a long day. I later regretted it.
*Moments later...*
"This time, I don't want you late again. Be swift, and straight to the point. Deliver a letter to a person named Aurora about my shop. Get it? Got it? Good. Now go." Nook said, pushing me out the door, before I got a chance to say anything.
"Wait! Bu-"I said, interrupted when Nook slammed his door shut on me. This was going to take time to get used to. I didn't even have any idea HOW to write my letter. What do I write about it? What do I say? I didn't even have any paper to write it on, nor an envelope to put it in. I cursed inwardly, looking through my pockets to find something to do. Suddenly, I felt something new in my pockets. I pulled it out, and it was surprisingly paper, and an envelope! I was a bit confused. This town had strange conditions.
I began writing my letter (Yes, without a pencil or pen!):
*Dear Aurora,
Visit Nook's Cranny sometime for some rip-off deals! Nook is a big fat squirrel who's a cheapskate!*
I thought for a bit, and scratched it out.
*Dear Aurora,
Buy at least something from Nook's Cranny!
From, Alex*
I looked at it, snickered, and drew a messy picture of Nook's face, and then I put an "X" through it in the bottom right hand corner. I was then satisfied, taking out my map to find where the post office was.
"Acre C-1..." I said to myself, putting away the parchment and taking a little walk over to the post office. I wasn't surprised by the structure of the post office, but what amazed me was a board that had "frog" symbols that you could move and if you did, they croaked out a musical note. I fiddled around with it a bit, switching the frogs around carelessly, finally taking my mind of Nook for a while. A long while.
Operation: Runaway
3:21 p.m. - September 19, 2003 - Valua, Post Office
I gasped in surprise, I hadn't noticed I had so much fun messing around with the frogs (I never noticed it either). I had completely forgotten about mailing the letter. I quickly thrusted open the post office door, running up to the counter and slamming the letter down in front of the office lady's face.
"Mail this letter!" I exclaimed, panic written all over my face. Probably because I thought I was going to lose my "part-time" job at Tom Nook's (not that I care about that ugly squirrel...*cough*), and I needed the spare bells for my debt. The pelican looked up at me, clearing her throat.
"I'll get Pete to mail this as soon as possible. ~And then the faster you can get out of here.~" The pelican said irritably, putting the letter on the shelf, and facing me again.
"Is there anything else I can do for you? ~Better start walking out that door.~" The pelican asked, seeming to be impatient, tapping her foot. I didn't seem to feel safe around that pelican, so I turned on my heels, walking out the door as quickly as I could. My job was important to me now. I needed those bells!
Operation: Runaway
3:34 p.m. - September 19, 2003 - Valua, Post Office
I briskly walked into Nook's Cranny, seeing a very angry Nook.
"What took you so long?" Nook asked angrily, waiting for his answer. I explained the frog dilemma. Nook didn't let me slide that easily.
"You're always late! Do I have to keep telling you to be on task?!" Nook screamed in my face, also adding another comment. "Our town's theme song better be good, for tweaking with it for exactly two hours and thirty-five minutes (Wow, Nook's sure got a handle on the time...no clock...)!
"You don't have to go berating me every time I come back!" I snapped back, pulling his face close to mine. "At least I'm helping you do your stinking jobs!"
Nook then seemed to calm down from my last words, dusting himself off when I released him from my grip.
"Well then, forget all this nonsense. I have another task for you." Nook said, taking out an axe, all wrapped up in clear wrapping, knowing that he didn't want me messing around with it.
"I need you to deliver this axe to Aurora." Nook stated with a simple tone, handing it to me while I put it away in my "deep" pockets. That was simple enough for me, and I walked out the door, double-checking my map for the location of Aurora's house.
*Moments later...*
"Aurora!" I called out, running to and fro. I couldn't find her anywhere. She wasn't in her house, and she wasn't in any other acre I had checked.
"Aurora!" I called again, listening closely for her voice. But to no avail. I slumped back to where Aurora's house was, thinking that it was no use. I was beat from the search, and I still didn't want to lose my job (for the last time, I don't like the stupid squirrel!). Suddenly, I perked up, hearing Aurora's voice.
"Alex! Is that you?" Aurora said, a bit muffled, but I thought it was coming from behind the house (of all places!). I walked around the house, only to find Aurora with her foot stuck in some kind of rope.
"Oh, thank goodness you're here. Help me get this rope off my foot!" Aurora exclaimed, tugging at the binds. I wondered how she got her foot stuck in a rope like that, but I put those thoughts aside as I untied the knot that was twisted around the left side of her foot, looping it around in a clockwise direction, tossing the rope aside when I was done. Aurora rubbed her sore foot, glancing at the axe sticking out of my pocket.
"Is that the axe I ordered earlier?" Aurora asked me, pointing the axe. I nodded my head, giving the axe to her, while she put it away in her pockets. (does everyone have deep pockets?)
"You saved me a lot of trouble. I thank you." Aurora said gratefully, taking out a letter. She looked at it, and pointed to the signature at the bottom.
"This letter was from you yes?" Aurora questioned me, as I nodded my head again in agreement. Aurora studied it for a bit more, shaking her head.
"You must hate Tom Nook too huh?" Aurora asked me, putting the letter away as I once again nodded my head. "Don't worry. I understand. Nook can be a jerk at times."
I felt a bit better that time, at least I had someone to talk to. I said my goodbyes to Aurora, walking back to Nook's Cranny, just in time for my next job. I just hoped this nightmare was going to be over soon.