Blue Ribbon Blues

Blue Ribbon Blues
Table of Contents
Given by	Badruu
Type	Friendship
Requirements
Friendship Level	4
Rewards
Lucky Riffroc Shoe
Lucky Riffroc Shoe
30 Renown
30 Renown
Accomplishment: Farming Friendship
Accomplishment: Farming Friendship
60 Renown
60 Renown
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Blue Ribbon Blues is a Friendship Quest given by Badruu on behalf of Nai'o when reaching Friendship Level 4: Trusted Ally.

Description

“

Badruu's worried about Nai'o, and he thinks you're the only one who can help.

”

Objectives

Part 1

• Talk to Badruu

Part 2

• Talk to Nai'o

↷ Return to Badruu

Part 3

Badruu noticed Nai'o is having an emotional breakdown. Maybe some really good soup will help cheer him up?

•  0/1 Sernuk Noodle Stew Make some Star Quality Sernuk Noodle Soup.

↷ Bring Nai'o the healing power of soup.

Rewards

During Quest

•  5 Tomato

At Quest Completion

• Lucky Riffroc Shoe
•  30 Renown
• Accomplishment: Farming Friendship
  •  60 Renown

Walkthrough

1. A letter from Badruu arrives in the mail expressing concerns about Nai'o.
2. Find and talk to Badruu. He hands you 5 tomatoes and asks you to check in on Nai'o.
3. Find and talk to Nai'o, he explains that there is a competition in Bahari City that he and Butterball are preparing for. He explains that he is stressed with the competition as well as his chores.
4. Find and talk to Badruu, he suggests that a bowl of Sernuk Noodle Soup will help Nai'o.
   • Make a bowl of quality Sernuk Noodle Stew. This recipe is started at the stove with the following ingredients: Sernuk Meat, Spice Sprouts, Wheat, Onion, and Carrot. You will need to create a star quality version to give to Nai'o.
   • Despite the quest text saying Sernuk Noodle Soup, it is actually asking for the stew.
5. Bring the soup to Nai'o to cheer him up.

Dialogue and Mail

Introduction

Letter from Badruu

Dear (Player),
Hey there, pal! Got some free THYME coming up? I'd love to chat, if you wanna swing by the farm. I'll have some fresh veggies for ya!

Badruu

Progression

Upon talking to Badruu

Badruu

There you are! Glad you didn't get lost and end up in Bahari!

Now, here's that produce I promised you. And before you ask, it's definitely not a bribe!

Nope. You get all this to yourself. But if you feel like you *might* want to help out, well, I wouldn't say no!

Player

I never say no to snacks.

Badruu

What a coincidence, neither do I!

Player

What did you need?

Badruu

Weelll, it's not me, exactly.

Player

I'm pretty busy.

Badruu

There's more produce where this comes from! And it *will* be a bribe. Just hear me out.

I'm worried about Nai'o. I know you two have gotten pretty close, so I figure maybe you can talk to him.

Every time I try he just insists he's fine. But then he's up at midnight stress brushing the ormuu in the barn.

It's gotta be the Blue Ribbon contest coming up. He and Delaila have been talking about beating Harvest Meadows ever since that pie competition.

If you could just get him to take a break, I'd really appreciate it! Whew, I'm so worried, I didn't even say a-PEA-ciate.

Upon talking to Nai'o

Nai'o

It's not that big a deal. It's just the most important competition you've ever been in, Nai'o, you've got this!

Oh! Hey, (Player). I was just... thinking out loud. It's easier than when I try to do it in my head.

Me an' Butterball are going to a competition in Bahari City next week. I mean, Butterball is a total shoe-in, there is no more perfect ormuu in the world.

But there's still a lot of work to do before then. I gotta give her a bath, and trim her hooves. Her horns are getting a little chipped too, but I can fix that.

Just gotta make sure she's happy and comfortable.

Player

Your dad's worried about you.

Nai'o

Really? What for? I'm doing fine.

...

...

Player

You seem stressed.

Nai'o

Maybe a little. It's just, you know how Harvest Meadows beat us at the pie competition?

Player

Are you crying?

Nai'o

W-what? No, I just got some hay in my eye.

A-anyways, it's just been a little stressful lately. You know how Harvest Meadows beat us at the pie competition?

Player

Is everything okay?

Nai'o

It's just.... you know how Harvest Meadows beat us at the pie competition?

Those guys are always trying to one-up us! Last year we built some new docks on Crystal Lake.

When Harvest Meadows found out, they built docks that were TWICE as big as ours! Made out of enchanted wood!

My mom's heartbroken. She really wanted to rub this in their smug rich faces.

It's my fault we lost the last one, so I'm not gonna let her down again this time.

We'll win this competition, or- or-

We just have to win.

I know I can get everything done. I just have to sleep less, or work harder, or-

Player

You need a break.

Nai'o

No, because if I stop then literally everything will fall apart. I just have to keep moving-

Player

You could invent a time machine.

Nai'o

A what? Do those exist? Do you think I could get one?

Player

Could I help?

Nai'o

No, you've already helped me so much. If I can't do this by myself, what good am I?

Player

You're going to burn yourself out.

Nai'o

As long as we win the competition first. I better get back to work, can't let my other chores fall behind.

Player

This won't end well...

Nai'o

You think we'll lose? Oh man, I better get back to work... Come on, Nai'o, get your head in the game!

Upon returning to Badruu

Player

I talked to Nai'o...

Badruu

I had no idea he was feeling so much pressure.

He's been like this since he was little. Taking on so many responsibilities. I guess we got used to relying on him...

Welp, not anymore! He's still young, he should be having fun.

Tell you what, I know just the thing to calm him down. The best thing for a stressful day is a nice bowl of Sernuk Noodle Soup.

Why don't you whip up a bowl for him? I'll take care of trimming ol' Butterball's hooves while you're at it.

Conclusion

Upon bringing the soup to Nai'o

Player

I brought you some food.

Nai'o

Sorry, no time to eat, got chores to do-

That smell...

Did you... make me soup?

Player

Sure did!

Nai'o

For.. me? The soup's for me? Me soup?

Player

It's really more of a stew.

Nai'o

Is there a difference? Wait, that's not important. This is... this is for me?

Player

You don't have to eat it if you don't want to...

Nai'o

No! I mean, I want it. It's for me? The soup is? Me?

...

I don't know what to say. This is... this is really nice.

You made me soup...

Player

It's nothing special...

Nai'o

No, it is. It's really special.

Player

Hope you like it!

Nai'o

I love it.

I guess I can take a little break. I don't want it to get cold.

(sniffle) There must be onions in this...

Player

Are you doing okay?

Nai'o

Not really. Guess I can't really hide anything from you, huh?

It's just... being perfect's hard. I keep trying, and I keep messing it up.

Everyone's disappointed in me. Kenyatta, ma, Auni, Butterball.

Player

Have they said so?

Nai'o

...No. I guess not.

But they deserve better than I can give. I just want to make everyone happy.

Player

I'm sure they aren't.

Nai'o

Wish I could be that confident about it. It just feels like I'm letting everyone down.

I just want to make everyone happy.

Player

What about you?

Nai'o

...Me? What do I have to do with anything?

Player

You deserve to be happy too.

Nai'o

I do? I... huh. I never really thought about it like that.

Player

They'll be sad if you're sad.

Nai'o

Huh... I never really thought about it like that.

But what if me being happy ALSO makes them sad?

Player

It won't. Trust me.

Nai'o

Okay. I trust you.

Player

Then they aren't worth your time.

Nai'o

I don't think I could just turn my back on my family like that...

Player

I really don't think that's true.

Nai'o

Okay. I trust you.

Whew. Is that what talking about your feelings feels like? It's kinda... nice.

And exhausting. I feel like I need a nap now.

Thanks, (Player). You're like my best friend.

I'm gonna go get some rest. You're right, I've been pushing myself too hard.

Besides, have you seen Harvest Meadow's ormuu? Ours are WAY cuter. There's no way we'll lose.

Update History

Build 0.165:

• Introduced.