Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville
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				Title: <strong>Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crackicus</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 04:36:22</strong>
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				Nate came across Faunaville, which he had heard was a decent place to settle down. When he arrived, however, he found the town to be empty. Most of the homes in the town were empty and long abandoned. The Nookmart that was supposed to be a big commercial hub was little more than a small convinience store. Aside from Tom Nook, there was nary a soul to be found...<br><br>Curious, he made his way to the Mayor's office, to see what has befallen this town...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 04:51:52</strong>
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				A crisp autumn wind blew fallen leaves across the cracked flagstones in front of the large, distressed structure. A tangle of vines blanketed the outer wall, and a dirty film dulled the large plate glass windows. The street lamp out front flickered with lonely, yellow light in the slowly darkening evening. There was a light on inside, and through the window, a figure could easily be seen hunched over a desk.<br><br>At first glance, the individual seemed almost human in her movements and posture. Even her clothing seemed completely suited to someone of the human persuasion. Yet, on closer inspection, it would be obvious that she was not truly human at all, but a dog. A dog with very human characteristics. Her golden ears hung about her face like shoulder-length hair, and her long fur was pulled away from her eyes and onto the top of her head with a neat little bow. Her white muzzle was half buried in the crook of her arm, and her bushy tail hung limply behind her as she sat in a chair, trembling.<br><br>"There's no one left." She whimpered, sniffling as she stared at a pile of bills and unfinished public works projects. "No-one..." She bravely swallowed tears, but shook with the effort, trying desperately to come up with some plan to attract people to the town, even while she had so much work to do.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crackicus</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 04:57:48</strong>
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				He saw someone in the distance...she appeared humanlike in her general body structure...but her tail, her floppy ears, and her golden tail gave away the fact that she was an animal, albeit a very intelligent one; a local, perhaps? The brown-haired young human man made his way to her. "Excuse me, ma'am." he said, "...this is Faunaville, correct?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 05:31:03</strong>
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				Isabelle suddenly sat up, startled. She quickly wiped her eyes with the back of her hands--delicate hands, padded at the palms and fingertips, but long-fingered and precise. <br><br>"Oh!" She squeaked, standing up and brushing herself off. She wore a cute, loosely fitted sweater with a plunging neckline and a skirt down to her knees. Her feet--more like paws, really, padded softly on the floor of the office as she stumbled over the chair, flustered. "I-I'm sorry! I didn't hear the door! Please, come in! Well---I mean I guess you're already in... Please sit down!" <br><br>As she scurried about, trying to hide the messy stacks of papers, she almost forgot that the stranger had asked her a question. <br><br>"Oh! And yes, this is Faunaville!" She shoved the papers awkwardly into a drawer and whirled to face the brown-haired man. She studied his face curiously and sniffed the air in his direction on instinct. "Where are my manners? I'm Isabelle...the uh..." She meant to say "Mayor's secretary" but she caught herself when she remembered that was no longer her title. <em>There is no mayor....</em> She thought sadly. "Um... Just Isabelle...."<br><br>She offered her hand to the brown-haired man and unconsciously wagged her tail.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crackicus</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 05:35:03</strong>
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				"Nate...just Nate." answered the human as he took the dog-woman's hand, which felt warm and soft against his own. There was something off about her, though; even though she tried to keep up a happy front, she seemed very troubled...<br><br>"...so, where is the mayor?" he asked, noticing that, save for Isabelle, the office seemed almost hauntingly empty...
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				Title: <strong>Re: Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 06:21:19</strong>
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				At once, Isabelle stiffened, and although she kept herself together well enough, her voice cracked. "Well...we recently lost out mayor, and none of the other residents wanted to step up. A number of them moved away, and as you can see...." She looked away, ashamed at how poorly her town represented itself to a visitor. "Well...It's not been very good. I've been trying to advertise to try and bring new residents and pique interest in the village, but without any major attractions, a lot of the tourists get bored, and prospective residents don't stay long...."<br><br>She stifled a sob. "But I'm sorry...I shouldn't trouble you. You came all this way..... Is there something I can help you with, Nate?"<br><br>((Gotta head out for the night!))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crackicus</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 15:51:24</strong>
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				Seeing this cute lady so close to falling apart...it was more than he could handle. Nate took Isabelle into his arms, gently stroking the back of her head. "Shh, it's okay..." he cooed into her ear. It was true; this town has seen better days...but if it was for a lack of a mayor, then...<br><br>"What about me?" Nate asked. "What if I step in as mayor...at least for the time being?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 16:59:49</strong>
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				Mildly startled at Nate's sudden gesture of comfort, Isabelle froze and stiffened in his arms. He was afterall a stranger. But his gentleness helped to calm her fear somewhat, and when he offered to step in as mayor she couldn't help a gasp of surprise. <br><br>"You would do that? You would really help me get the town in order?" Tears of joy spilled from the corners of her eyes. "Thank you! Oh thank you so much! I've been so overwhelmed." She stepped back to get a better look at the new mayor. "Would you like to come with me to the store? I was just about to close up for the night. We can talk business while we walk."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crackicus</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 17:04:27</strong>
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				Nate nodded, relieved to see Isabelle's mood lifted. Truth be told, he had asked to be mayor without really thinking about it; he was afraid he might be in over his head...but he couldn't let Isabelle suffer alone either. "Lead the way." he said happily, letting her lead him by the hand.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 19:42:59</strong>
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				The walk to the General store was a cold and windy one writhe just a hint of the tingle of frost. Stepping into the warmth from outside felt delicious, even though the little shop was drafty and dark. Nook had a fire going in a potbelly stove, and he looked up from stoking it when he heard the door chimes ring.<br><br>"Isabelle,&nbsp; come in, come in. I've got some hot cider if you like." Nook poured the steaming cinnamon drink into a mug. "Ah! And who is this?"<br><br>"This," Isabelle wagged&nbsp; her tail fervently, "is Nate. Our new mayor! "<br><br>"What!?" Nooks eyes grew wide as he turned to the brown haired man. Is that so? I hadn't heard... do you have a place to stay, Nate?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crackicus</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 20:52:08</strong>
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				Nate nervously scratched his head. "No...I don't...not at present."<br><br>"Oh, you need not worry, I have a few houses prepared just for you." Nook chimed, guiding the human and Isabelle to a part of town where a small handful of houses, more intact than the others, stood. Nate took his pic of one, with Nook providing a complimentary bed and a promise to let the new Mayor pay off the cost of the house...in his own time.<br><br>Nate invited Isabelle into his new home, empty though it was at present. That's when something overcame him; Isabelle was so <em>cute</em>...before he knew it, he was kissing the golden-furred dog girl on her soft lips!
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				Title: <strong>Re: Animal Crossing: Rebuilding Faunaville</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SammyGirl</strong> on <strong>20-11-2017, 22:44:04</strong>
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				A sudden surge of alarm coursed through Isabelle's body, and for a moment she stood stunned. Theclittle mug ofvcider that she had been carrying dropped from her hands and spilled on the floor.<br><br>&nbsp;In and of itself Nate's kiss was not wholly unpleasant, but nothing in her head could justify the action. <em>I only just met him! </em> she thought to herself in shock.<br><br>Pulling away abruptly,&nbsp; the little dog girl looked Nate directly in the eyes with her own dark brown ones. "M-mayor!" She looked away from the man, her furry cheeks blushing mysteriously. "I-i'm not that kind of girl....."
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