[Mari]

It was a terrible day out. The birds were dead. The flowers were dead. On days like these, kids like you... should probably not be breathing the air it's slightly toxic. Fortunately, the mission today brought Pony and Emil to one of the only safe places on Li aside the Life Sphere itself. ...Safe, of course, was relative. But the forcefield surrounding Peach's Castle was at least strong enough to keep out the airborne starvia, which would otherwise slowly infect anyone outside of the life sphere if they stayed outside for long enough. Thankfully, it would take much longer than it took to get to Peach's Castle for infection to take hold. The risk of infection was almost non-existent, provided nobody got ambushed by actual starvia forces and nobody got hopelessly lost. But with Rosalina's observatory hovering overhead in the sky like a guiding star, the latter wasn't as easy as it might sound.

Toad Town was in ruins. One could see clearly where a fire had broken out, destroying a large area of the area. Even the castle had seen better days, though it at least looked structurally intact. Luckily, a weak barrier was surrounding the area around the castle. It wasn't strong enough to keep people out, though it might tickle a little as one walked through it. However, it was strong enough to keep airborne starvia out Not far off, an enormous greenhouse could be seen awaiting them. A beautiful, if not strikingly tall woman in an equally strikingly beautiful dress approached the group, waving them over eagerly.

"Hello hello~! I'm very glad that you could both make it."

Peach took a deep breath, recomposing herself. "My name is Princess Peach, and this is Perry!" she introduced, tilting her parasol so that his face was more readily visible. "Hello~!" Perry greeted. "I think you'll love the farm. It is a joint effort between myself, Princess Daisy and Princess Rosalina. We could really use more hands to work it~ Princess Daisy and I can only do so much gardening. Heehee~" Peach offered, gesturing lightly to the massive greenhouse. It had been recently expanded to accommodate the expectation of a new farmhand.

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Even though this strange world reeked of death and dismay all around her, Pony’s eyes gleamed with joy at the site of the glittering greenhouse. As her mouth hung open in awe, the girl’s disquieted heart instantly put to rest at the site of something familiar. It wasn’t until Pony heard the pleased giggle of the princess did she remember her place.

Pony swiftly fell to one knee and bowed her head, “Forgive me, your majesty,” she stated with flushed cheeks, “It would be my honor to help in any way I can.”

The lovely princess smiled sweetly and nodded in agreement, then lead the way to the magnificent greenhouse. Although there was a gloomy cast across the sky, the sunlight glinted off the steel frame. Beautiful interlacing glass contained a vivid rainbow coalesce of growth from the various plants inside. Her work boots softly crunched the gravel walkway from the castle, as the farmer walked toward the glass door.

With a hard yank, Pony tugged on the massive entry causing a moderate change of atmosphere to rush towards her. The air was warmer and heavier than the sad world that lay outside. Pony could easily imagine the sound of exotic birds and bizarre animals; it felt as if she walked through a portal into a jungle.

Her eyes lit up, as she called out, “Hello!”, to no in particular. 

With a deep breath, Pony felt the leaves of the nearest tree, a blossoming peach tree that desperately needed trimming. The farmer brushed her fingertips across the velvet surface of the blushing fruit and smiled to herself. Just as she started to get lost in her imagination, Pony was interrupted by the sound of Emil’s voice coming from the entrance of the glass room paradise.

[Jade Callisto]

Emil had paced over to the mushroom ruins in order to help the good princess Peach in her time of need. Well she wasn't the only one in need really as Emil had signed on as a bodyguard for her and one other. He did not know who that other was but he had a good hunch that he might like the person he would meet. Though as he paced the castle grounds he would happen upon the greenhouse that was mentioned in the mission.

This place was pretty barren though as he entered the barrier of the castle shrouded from the Starvia in a light glow around it he would notice the many plants and trees around the area. It was refreshing since he could actually breathe easier within this area and it helped that the barrier that seemed to be rather weak was still in effect even now.

'Ratatosk what do you make of this area?' Emil would ask his other self. Ratatosk was rather silent for a moment before speaking within Emil's mind. 'It is a nice change of pace but it still needs a lot of attention before I can put my blessing on it. Though maybe the girl I sense in this area might be able to help.' Emil traversed into the castle greenhouse and looked around as his emerald green eyes scanned for any signs of life other than the growing foliage around the area.

The many growing vines surrounding the old trees and castle walls made it apparent that life could in fact survive here but if the ruined state of the castle was enough to go on then yes it was needing of some work. As Emil made his way into the meeting place the good princess Peach introduced herself to Emil and the other that Emil did not notice until now. She was a young girl who seemed to be the one Ratatosk mentioned within his mind or at least it might be.

"Oh nice to meet you I am Emil." he said with a polite bow before smiling. His own royal like clothing was nothing to sneeze at but the Princess's gown seemed to fit that part of royalty. But when she introduced her parasol as Perry he heard a chuckle in his head. Ratatosk couldn't help himself as he laughed out loud inside Emil's head. 'Perry the Parasol?! Really now? That is just too funny!' It was a good thing no one could read minds here as Ratatosk was laughing up a storm inside Emil's mind. "Okay so what do we do now? I'm supposed to guard this place right?" Emil asked trying to ignore his other self laughing in his head. "Also who are you Miss?" he would ask Pony before looking back to the princess with a smile.

[Mari]

Peach hesitated a moment. Guard? ...She hadn't seen the farm attacked in quite some time. They were perhaps lucky, then. As there was not much other than their camouflage keeping them safe here. Absolutely nothing was stopping the starvia from assaulting them other than the Life Sphere being a much bigger target. She had to assume the hive mind simply wasn't smart enough to figure out what they were doing. Or perhaps they were just lucky? "...No, that's quite alright. Though if trouble does come along, you're more than welcome to assist." Peach leisurely replied. "Today is a day for gardening~ We are quite lacking in hands! Though I cannot blame others for being wary, knowing how possible it is for an intruder to attack us here, we have quite the important job! This food will help save a lot of people who otherwise wouldn't be able to eat. Plus, ...it's a healthy hobby!" Peach explained, winking at that last part. "I do hope you are both ready, though if you are not do let me know. I'm happy to help however you may need it." Peach finished explaining, falling silent as she gave the two a chance to speak for themselves.