Catch a Falling Star

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Catch a Falling Star
Table of Contents
Given by	Zeki
Type	Friendship
Requirements
Friendship Level	5
Required Quests
Another Way
Another Way
Super Snooper
Super Snooper
Rewards
Zeki's Ship in a Bottle
Zeki's Ship in a Bottle
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Catch a Falling Star is a Friendship Quest given by Zeki upon reaching Friendship Level 5: Business Buddy.

Description

“

Go to Bahari and find the meteorite Zeki needs to fix the douplifier.

”

Objectives

Part 1

• Go to Bahari Bay and find the meteorite Zeki mentioned.

Part 2

The meteorite Zeki sent you to find is no longer where it should be. Where could it have gone?

• Ask around to figure out what happened to the missing meteorite.

Part 3

Najuma claims she saw Tish taking the meteorite to use for her new Starfall furniture set. It's time to confront Tish!

• Talk to Tish.

Part 4

Tish refuses to hand the meteorite over to Zeki until Reth is free from the Grimalkin Cartel's clutches. How will Zeki respond to the news?

• Talk to Zeki.

Part 5

Tish refuses to hand the meteorite over to Zeki until Reth is free from the Grimalkin Cartel's clutches. Progress both Tish and Reth friendship to find out more.

• Wait to find out more.

Part 6

Go talk to Tish, Reth, and Zeki in Zeki's Underground office to discuss the conflict between the three of them.

• Meet with Tish, Reth, and Zeki.

Rewards

During Quest

• Zeki's Ship in a Bottle

Walkthrough

1. It looks like Zeki has something he wants to talk to you about! And of course, he has something he needs retrieved from Bahari Bay.
2. In the area marked on your map, you find a likely looking dirt pile.
   • Interact with the pile to inspect it ( or ).
   • It looks like SOMETHING fell from the sky. Unfortunately, it is no longer here.
3. Check with the people who live in the area if they know anything.
   • Speak with Najuma or Tamala (possibly Hassian, Hodari, Tau, more information needed).
4. Find out what Tish is actually doing with that meteorite.
5. Go back to Zeki with your report.
   • Reach Friendship level 5 with Reth and Tish and progress their quests, Super Snooper and Another Way.
6. Receive mail from Zeki about a meeting between the three of them to talk about their issues.
   • Go to the Underground Office and start the conversation.
   • Witness the trio work out their differences.

Dialogue and Mail

Introduction

Upon speaking with Zeki

Zeki

Hey, kid. I'm glad I ran into ya. I'm trying to solve a problem with my douplifier.

Player

I'm sorry to hear that.

Zeki

Player

Is it triplifying?

Zeki

Uh, no...that's not exactly what I would call a "problem." Anywhos...

Right now it can only douplify little teensy tinsy things like seeds and bugs. But if I'm gonna hit the cartel where it hurts, I gotta figure out howta go big.

I might have an idea on how to make that happen, but I, uh, I need somethin' first.

Player

Let me guess. You need me to get it.

Zeki

You're smart, kid. I like that about you.

Player

What is it?

Zeki

The piece I need, well, it's uh, actually a piece of a fallin' star. It landed in Bahari a little before you folks arrived here.

And since, you go over there a lot, I thought maybe you could pick it up for me.

Player

Sounds like fun.

Zeki

Your definition of fun is a little different than mine, but hey, to each their own!

Player

Why don't you get it?

Zeki

That thing is way up on top of a mountain! Do I look like I'm in hikin' shape to you?

Player

Are ya gonna pay me?

Zeki

Well, I always thought friendship was the best reward.

Ah, i'm [sic] just yanking yer chain. I got something real valuable I'm willing to trade for the star. But I can't tell ya what it is yet. I don't want to ruin the surprise.

Anyway, bring it back and we can arrange a finder's fee. I marked where ya can find it on the map.

Progression

Optional: Upon speaking to Tamala

Player

Do you know what happened to the falling star?

Tamala

I may have taken a piece or two for my potions, but the rest should still be up on the hill on top of the mine.

Optional: Upon speaking to Hassian

Player

Do you know what happened to the falling star?

Hassian

No, unlike you I don't go digging up every piece of rock I can find.

Why don't you ask the miners? If anyone took it, I imagine it was one of them.

Upon speaking to Najuma

Player

Do you know what happened to the falling star?

Najuma

Oh, you mean the one that fell over by the mine?

Uh, yeah. I actually saw Tish going up to get it.

She said she needed it for her new Starfall furniture set. I didn't ask much but it sure sounded pretty.

Upon speaking to Tish

Player

Do you have a falling star?

Tish

...I see Zeki's gotten to you too.

When I took the star I was hoping he'd come to confront me himself. But, of course, he sends someone else to do his dirty work.

Player

It's not what you think...

Tish

Look, I'm not blaming you for trying to help Zeki. I know you think he's your friend.

Player

You guys need to stop this feud.

Tish

Look, I'm not blaming you for trying to help Zeki. I know you think he's your friend.

Player

How did you know it was Zeki?

Tish

Because, I have a singing stone in his house remember? One that you helped me put there.

Player

No, actually it was the Flothman.

Tish

Ugh, fine. Side with Zeki. I know you think he's your friend.

But after what my brother and I have been through, I can't believe you expect me to play along.

Player

Zeki hates the cartel as much as you do.

Tish

That frankly is...Ormuu dung. There...I said it...Ormuu dung! And I can't believe you fell for it!

Player

I'm staying out of this.

Tish

Not so fast! You did something for him, so I want you to do something for me.

Tell Zeki if he wants his precious star, he's going to have to free my brother first.

Upon returning to Zeki

Zeki

So did you find my falling star?

Player

(Explain what happened)

Zeki

Did you tell her that I don't have any control of Reth's debts?

I'm tired of everyone actin' like Reth's some poor defenseless kitten. He knew what he was gettin' himself inta.

Besides, once I get my douplifier fixed, we'll both be free.

Player

Why don't you tell her that? I'm sure she'd understand!

Zeki

Yeah, she's gonna believe the guy who put tracking runes on her brother is a victim in all this! Sure!

Player

Seems like so far all that's doubled is your problems.

Zeki

I hear ya. Maybe I just ain't the guy to take on the cartel after all....

Anyway, thanks for trying your best, kid. I guess I'm gonna hafta talk to Tish if I want that star.

Here's your finder's fee. It's, uh, a model of my ship, "The Golden Catfish." I built it to remind myself of better days, but after all this, lookin' at it just makes me feel worse.

Conclusion

Letter from Zeki if he is not aware about Tish's new cure

Yo Kid,
Tish is coming to confront me about that whole situation with her brother. I may have reversed the little singin' stone trick she played on me and used it ta find out she discovered a cure. And then I may have told Reth, just so he wouldn't get himself into any more trouble. I thought while she was here, it might be the prime opportunity to talk to her about the whole fallin' star situation. Come by the Underground later and help me make her see reason.

Yours truly,
Zeki

Zeki

Letter from Zeki if he is aware about Tish's new cure

Yo Kid,
Tish is coming to confront me about that whole situation with her brother. I may have let Reth know what you told me about her finding a cure spell, just so he wouldn't get himself into anymore trouble. I thought while she was here, it might be the prime opportunity to talk to her about the whole fallin' star situation. Come by the Underground later and help me make her see reason.

Yours truly,
Zeki

Zeki

Upon speaking to Reth, Tish and Zeki

Missing dialogue for Fire Non-Romance.

Zeki

Finally, the voice of reason arrives.

I don't know how these two had a single conversation with each other before they met the likes of rational folks like us.

Seriously, I don't know how they've lived their entire lives like this!

All I want is one teensy tiny fallin' star to fix my machine, but they can't get over their squabble about how she didn't tell him that she found a cure, and he didn't tell her that he sold his freedom and his potential livelihood to save her life.

I mean, jeez, get over it already. These things happen!

Tish

These things happen? Are you kidding me? He was hiding the truth from me for three years!

Reth

But that's only because I didn't want to burden you with the responsibility. I'm supposed to be the big brother. Mom and dad would have expected me to take care of you, not the other way around.

Player

Reth was trying to save your life, Tish!

Tish

That's the problem. I'm not a damsel. I don't need saving!

This isn't about your heart being in the right place, Reth. I know you were trying to help me, and I also know what you risked to do that.

But, I don't just want love, I want respect. That means involving me in decisions about my own life.

Player

Reth, you should have involved Tish. It's her life.

Reth

You're right. I should have. It's clear she would have found a better solution. She always does! Because she's good at everything! And I'm good at nothing. Not even being good.

Tish

This isn't about your heart being in the right place, Reth. I know you were trying to help me, and I also know what you risked to do that.

But, I don't just want love, I want respect. That means involving me in decisions about my own life.

Player

The whole thing's solved now, who cares?

Zeki

That's what I'm trying to say. Let's move on and let bygones be bygones.

Player

(Silently grab popcorn)

Tish

This isn't about your heart being in the right place, Reth. I know you were trying to help me, and I also know what you risked to do that.

But, I don't just want love, I want respect. That means involving me in decisions about my own life.

Reth

I kept telling myself that I kept the truth from you for you, but I think I really did it for me. I guess part of me didn't want to tell you because I wanted to be a hero. You know?

Tish

You're already a hero. I've always looked up to you. Some of my best memories are just laughing with you, mom, and dad while we ate a meal you cooked. (Player) and I are lucky to have you as part of our lives.

Player

Speak for yourself, Tish.

Reth

You're right, (Player). I really screwed up, but hopefully I can show how sorry I am by doing better in the future.

Player

You're lucky she's taking it this well.

Reth

You're right, (Player). I really screwed up, but hopefully I can show how sorry I am by doing better in the future.

Player

I love you just the way you are.

Reth

Oh, guys...all this positive affirmation is turning me magenta.

Player

It's the everyday things that count.

Reth

Oh, guys...all this positive affirmation is turning me magenta.

Player

I don't know what I'd do without you.

Reth

Oh, guys...all this positive affirmation is turning me magenta.

Player

Yeah! You're a hero no matter what!

Reth

(TBA)

Zeki

So...now that we've got that out of the way, and we're all friends. What about that fallin' star, eh?

Tish

Not so fast. I forgave Reth for keeping his cartel activities from me. I didn't forgive you for roping him in.

Zeki

I didn't rope him in. He SIGNED UP. And unlike me, he was a grown man when he made that choice -- unlike most Grimalkins.

The only "choice" we get after we're kicked out of the house as kittens is sign up or starve on the street. I'm the one trying to change all that.

Come on, kid. Back me up here.

Player

Zeki needs the star to take down the cartel.

Tish

So he says, but how do I know that's true?

Player

Zeki did pay off Reth's debt.

Tish

True, and I usually do like to give people the benefit of the doubt, but how do I know that's not part of some elaborate scheme?!

Zeki

I'm not askin' you to take this on faith. I know you wasn't born yesterday. No offense, (Player). I got proof of how the douplifier works.

Reth

So what? Even if your machine really doubles things, how's that gonna take down the cartel?

Zeki

Think about it, Reth. Use that tiny little brain of yours. The cartel don't make most of its money offa magic. It makes it offa exclusive goods. Scarcity.

What happens if everybody can take a one of a kind masterpiece and turn it inta two like it ain't nothin'?

Reth

...the scarcity goes away.

Zeki

And the price of exclusive stuffs goes down.

Tish

If the cartel loses money, it means they lose power.....

Zeki

Now, you're pickin' up what I'm puttin' down, sister!

Tish

Okay, I'm in. I'll help you.

Reth

Me too.

Zeki

Whoah! Whoah! I get how sis is gonna help. She's got the star. But what are you gonna do, pretty boy, throw soup at Zed?

Reth

What I do best...distribution. Think about it. I know every secret drop spot from here to the Umbraan mountains. You're gonna need that kind of knowledge if you want to keep your actions from the Underground.

Tish

And your business is gonna need a legitimate face if you want to sell to the Majiri.

Zeki

And I suppose it don't hurt if that face is pretty.

Reth

Whoo hoo! Finally, my striking good looks give me an advantage.

Zeki

Now all you gotta do is get a hair cut.

Reth

Never.

Tish

Or maybe Jel could give you a makeover!

Reth

...I'll think about the haircut.

Player

So you're all working together now?

Zeki

Looks that way, kid.

Player

So are you guys, like, good?

Zeki

Looks that way, kid.

Reth

And we have you to thank for it, (Player).

Tish

Yeah, thanks for helping us get out of our own heads and finally talk to each other. Who knows? You might have just changed the future of Palia.

Reth

And if not, you at least changed our future.

Gallery

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  Exact location on map

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  The Dirt Pile

Update History

Build 0.179:

• Introduced.