Day 69

## Story

Luke continues working on his art and Lily visits Hermit's Creek to help Justin with the national park.

## New Characters

*No new characters are introduced on this day.*

## Locations

*No new places are unlocked on this day.*

Places to renovate:

* Justin's House

## Tasks

Players must earn 42 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* Talk of the town
* Honey Bee Funny
* Ranger No Stranger
* Tear down the house
* A Good Foundation
* But first, selfie
* Frame Game
* Rooftastic
* Roof in Proof
* On the dotted line
* To the walls
* Wall to Wall
* Patio, heave-ho
* Meet and Greet
* A-Door-able Decor
* Flowering Fancy
* Pure Furniture
* Porch Pals
* Final Touches

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

> [Lily emerges from Luke's house.]**Lily**Mornin', Rox-a-fox! How's it wagging?**Dog**Borf...**Lily**Aww, that's the saddest bark I've ever heard. What's up, pup?
> ...oof, this place is a mess. Luke's definitely feeling his art more than his garden.
> What's say us girls get out of here? You can hang with me today!**Dog**Borf!!**Lily**I'll take that as a yes! Let's go, I need to check on my place and talk to Regina.

#### Talk of the town

> [Lily arrives at Regina and Whitneys' home.]**Whitney**Well, well, well, if it isn't our local celebrity!**Lily**Haha, I don't know about that!**Whitney**You're all over Pixtagram with Evilyn Frost! How did that happen?!**Lily**Still asking myself the same question...but she's the one funding the Visitor Center!**Regina**Wow, Lils, pretty fancy...still have time for nobodies like us?**Lily**Um, are you kidding? You're literally my favorite people.
> Besides, we're working together on this...if you're still up for it?**Regina**Are you kidding? I love Evilyn Frost! You know I'm in.**Lily**Yesss! Centertastic!
> ...it's early, okay? Give me a minute, I'll come up with something better.**Regina**You're such a weirdo, and I love it. I'll meet you at the park later after my other gig!

#### Honey Bee Funny

> [Lily approaches her honey stand.]**Lily**All right, let's see if the honey thief has raided me again...
> Huh. Looks fine. Maybe that bear Justin was talking about has moved on to other hives.
> Might as well check the mail while I'm here...see what the public has to say!
> Hmmm. Empty. No more fan mail? I guess...that's a good thing...saves paper...**Holly**Do I hear the sound of my daughter's deflating ego? I got your mail right here, kiddo.
> Some juicy stuff in here! Not to mention the pictures. Mama's gonna swipe YES PLEASE.**Lily**You read through my mail? I can't believe you! And what do you mean, pictures?**Holly**I'll leave that to your imagination. These are going straight to my personal collection.**Lily**Ew...I really don't want to know what that means. But still, it's illegal to open my mail!**Holly**Only if you rat me out! Besides, don't you have enough on your plate with that Frost lady?
> Wow, you're really on Pixtagram? ...But, hey, leave the mail to me! I'm serious! Ugh...[Lily leaves and heads to the park.]**Lily**All right, Roxy, ready for that fresh forest air?**Dog**Borf... borf borf!**Lily**Me too! Come on, there's a certain ranger I want you to meet.

#### Ranger No Stranger

> **Lily**Howdy-ho, Ranger Joe! ...sorry, "Howdy-hustin, Ranger Justin" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
> This is Roxy! She's going to help us out today. The rest of my crew will be here later.**Justin**Aw, what a cute pupper! Can you swing a hammer, girl?**Dog**Borf!**Lily**Nah, she's more of the cheerleader type. Right, girl?**Dog**Borf! Borf! BooooOOOORF!**Justin**I like that energy! All right, shall we get to it?**Lily**Yeah! Seems only fair to give you as nice of a place as the animal pen.**Justin**You know, I almost slept out there last night...would've been a lot more comfortable.

#### Tear down the house

> **Lily**Okay, old, make way for the new!**Justin**Just as long as we learn from the old, right?**Lily**I give that sage advice five out of five hammers. Let's get swinging!

*After some sage swinging...*

> **Lily**Heeeeey, COOL! What are those?**Justin**Oh...just an old hobby. Haven't had much time for it lately.**Lily**You MADE these? They're beautiful! You could post them on Pixtagram! ...or, maybe not.**Justin**What do you mean?**Lily**It's just...Pixtagram is a little overwhelming. Putting your life out there...all that ego.**Justin**Well, it seems to be working well as far as getting the park some attention.**Lily**I DO have noble intentions. Maybe I should post some trash-hauling action...

#### A Good Foundation

> **Lily**Okay, trash, prepare for hauling action!

*Some trash-hauling action later...*

> **Lily**Trashtastic![Lily's phone rings.]

> **Lily**Hey, honey! What's up?**Luke**Hey, have you seen Roxy anywhere?**Lily**Oh, yeah, I've got her. You know, for second I thought you were calling for me!**Luke**Heh, sorry, yeah, just checking. Gotta go, art isn't going to make itself.**Lily**...aaand he hung up. Okay. Bye, I guess.**Justin**Everything okay? You seem sad.**Lily**Hmph. It's just my boyfriend, Luke. He's been...busy lately. Art deal, but no muse.**Justin**Ah, sounds like he needs his space. Muses are fickle like that.

#### But first, selfie

> **Lily**You know, your sculptures might bring a lot of publicity to this place.**Justin**Hmmm...well, if you think so, I wouldn't mind if you took a selfie with them.**Lily**Me?! I was thinking you! You're the artist.**Justin**But you're the one with the Pixtagram and the following. I think you should do it!**Lily**Eep! What if I mess it up?**Justin**It's pretty hard to mess up a selfie. As long as you're in it, you can't go wrong.**Lily**Okay, okay. But only to promote the Visitor Center project!
> Here we go. Hope this is the right angle. Three...two...one...cheese!

> **Justin**That looked nice! You really have a creative streak.**Lily**Uh...I think you might have spent too much time in the sun today! You're talking crazy.
> What you said about Luke needing space...why does he have to be so dang moody about it?**Justin**Ah, yes. Well, the mind has to wander dark places sometimes. Part of the creative process.**Lily**Hmm...I think I get that. I go to dark places when I'm weeding. Stupid weeds...**Justin**Luckily, I think our next item on the to-do list is weed-free.

#### Frame Game

> **Lily**Okay, walls! The essential home furnishing. Let's build 'em.

*Essential furnishing later...*

> **Lily**Wow, you're really good with a hammer! No wonder your sculptures are so great.
> ...what's wrong Was it something I said?**Justin**Oh, don't worry. It's just...the dark places one goes to for creativity.
> The sculptures remind me of a lost love. I made them to distract myself. And sometimes...**Lily**...it's still difficult. I get that. Totally. I'm sorry I brought it up.**Justin**No, not at all. It's important to process these things. I should take my own advice.[Evilyn Frost arrives at the park.]**Evilyn**Lily, Justin, my party people! Looks like you're making a lot of progress. Excellent!**Lily**Oh, hi, Evilyn! We were just about to put up the walls on Justin's new house.**Evilyn**Marvelous. Don't let me get in your way! Just have a few papers that need signing, Lily.**Justin**I'll leave you to it. I should make my rounds anyway. Be back in a bit.[Justin exits.]

#### Rooftastic

> **Evilyn**Just saw your selfie, Lily. Excellent post! Loved the little sculptures.**Lily**Oh, thanks...**Evilyn**You don't think so? You have to believe in yourself, lady! You've got what it takes!**Lily**What it takes...?**Evilyn**To be an influencer! You've got the spunk, the design aesthetic...just look at this roof!

*Player selects an option*

> **Evilyn**Now if this isn't a rooftastic roof, I don't know what is.**Lily**Rooftastic...ohmygosh I say that all the time! Is this a dream? I don't see any eagles...**Evilyn**If you can dream it, you can be it! One of my favorite mantras.**Lily**I guess...but I don't feel like I'm cut out to be the "face" of anything, you know?**Evilyn**Hey, sometimes you have to put on an act for people. But I see you've got potential!
> Trust me, I know these things. If you can tackle roofs and walls, posting a picture is cake.

#### Roof in proof

> **Lily**Okay, time to get this roof sorted!**Evilyn**Yes! You know, it's so inspring to see the work ACTUALLY getting done. Red tape be damned!**Lily**I bet! That must take up so much of your time, jumping through all of the hoops.**Evilyn**It does, but it's for the greater good. Someone has to speak for the trees.**Lily**Like the Lorax! Except without the mustache.**Evilyn**Exactly. I'm after those greedy oncelers, and I'm not afraid to kick some butt along the way.**Lily**Am I swooning? I think I'm swooning.**Evilyn**Don't worry, I'll catch you! Us red-tape fighters need to stick together.**Lily**Wow...good thing we're not done with the walls yet, or I'd explode through them in happiness!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Raise it, WHOOP!

#### On the dotted line

> **Evilyn**Right, so, let's get this paperwork out of the way! Just sign and initial, standard stuff.**Lily**Um, what exactly is it that I'm signing?**Evilyn**Just formalities. All about that red tape, City Hall. I'm on a tireless crusade against it!

> **Lily**Okay...let's see..."no responsibility for personal injury"..."observe union rules"...
> Wait. What's this about a three-week deadline?!**Evilyn**Yes, that's the tricky part. The building permit for this site expires in three weeks.
> But I know you won't let me down. This project means a lot to me, and I trust you.**Lily**Eep! Um...I'm flattered, really. But three weeks...
> Look around. Isn't this place worth fighting for? Aren't the animals worth fighting for?**Evilyn**I know it's going to be tough, but just think of what we'll accomplish together!**Lily**GULP. I...I'll give it my all, Evilyn, I promise!

#### To the walls

> **Evilyn**It's amazing how quickly this house is coming together! You're a whiz, kid.
> You remind me a lot of myself, actually. You're a woman of the era, forging a path for herself!**Lily**Me?! I...yeah! I guess I am!**Evilyn**You were an accountant before, right? Was that what you dreamed of being when you grew up?**Lily**Not exactly, no...**Evilyn**But just like this house, you had to build yourself up from the foundation. You had choices...

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**...and I walled it into being! I mean willed!**Evilyn**Exactly! All you need is a little guidance. In fact, I know just the guy...
> I believe you've met my media advisor, Dirk Sides?**Lily**...Dirk Sides? As in Sidewinder Dirk? We're...um, acquainted.**Evilyn**I know he's a character, but he's the best in the biz. I'll have him come by tomorrow!**Lily**Erm...well...I guess it couldn't hurt to get some advice...

#### Wall to Wall

> **Lily**All right, next up, walls!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Wallvelous, dahling! What do you think, Evilyn?**Evilyn**I think we're well on the way to putting this park back on the map! Just imagine it...
> Birds singing, critters free to roam without wading through trash...**Lily**Families picnicking, roasted marshmallows...mmm...**Evilyn**Precisely! You really get my vision, Lily. I love that about you.
> I can't think of anyone I'd rather work with on pulling this off.**Lily**Eep! I'll certainly do my best...can't let down Evilyn Frost!**Evilyn**Don't do it for me, do it for the animals! Do it for a better world.
> At least, that's my vision. But I think we can get there!**Lily**Some walls, a roof, and a patio at at time! Yeah!

#### Patio, heave-ho

> **Lily**Let's see...I think we're ready for a patio makeover!**Evilyn**What's your design vision?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Bam! How's that?**Evilyn**Amazing! I love seeing this place come together. It's so close to my heart.**Lily**Can I ask...why is the Visitor Center project so important to you?**Evilyn**I'd worry if you didn't! Astute, that's another reason why I like you.
> I used to be an activist in my youth. Chained myself to trees to protest deforestation.
> These days, projects like this Center are my way of chaining myself to the trees.**Lily**Wow...but you're so perfect. I can't imagine you roughing it like that.**Evilyn**I don't get squeamish. Besides, the real dirt is in politics! But it's where things get done.**Lily**Getting things done is the best! Like this house! The work is flying by today with you here.[Lily's phone rings.]

> **Regina**Hey, lady! I'm here with Rachel. We're out at the front entrance. Where do we find you?**Lily**Stay put! I'll come to you. There's someone I want you to meet...

#### Meet and Greet

> **Lily**Evilyn, allow me to introduce you to Regina Jones, my construction engineer...
> And Rachel Kawakami, my architect!**Evilyn**Please to meet you! I love to see strong women working together.**Rachel**Ms. Frost, oh my goodness, it's such an honor to meet you.**Regina**I have all of your books! You're incredible!**Evilyn**And Lily tells me wonderful things about the two of you. I'm so excited to work together!
> I was telling Lily how important this project is to me. And I know you three won't let me down.
> Unfortunately, I have a meeting at City Hall, so I have to run.**Lily**Oh, of course! We'll walk you out.

#### Exit Evilyn

> **Lily**If there's anything we can help with at City Hall, Evilyn, let us know!**Evilyn**Don't worry! Karate-chopping red tape is my specialty. You just leave all of that to me.
> At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I'm SO looking forward to working with you ladies.
> Lily, I'll send over our mutual friend tomorrow and drop by later. See you then![Evilyn exits.]**Regina**Did you hear that?! She's looking forward to working with us!**Lily**I KNOW, RIGHT?! This is the craziest thing that's ever happened to me...at least this month!**Rachel**Let's get started, then! We have an Evilyn to impress!**Lily**Right! I was just about to pick out some doors and windows for Justin's house.**Rachel**Ooh, who's Justin?**Lily**He's the park ranger! He should be back from his rounds now. Let's go see.

#### A-Door-able Decor

> [Lily leads Regina and Rachel over to Justin's house.]**Lily**Hey, Justin! Meet Regina and Rachel! Regina's a wood whiz, and Rachel does AMAZING design.**Justin**Lovely to meet you, ladies. Any friends of Lily are friends of mine.**Rachel**Lily, you told me the forest was beautiful, but you didn't say it was handsome!**Justin**Ah, heh...still looks beautiful to me.**Regina**If you two school kids are done flirting, how about we get to work?**Rachel**Who's flirting? Just stating facts.**Lily**This is adorable, but we have a lot of work to do. So, doors! Windows! Let's go!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**A door to adore!**Justin**Wow, we're really making progress today.**Lily**Yeah! Once you've got Team Lily on your side, nothing can stand in your way!**Regina**Yep, we should be able to finish up this patio before the day's out, no problem.

#### Flowering Fancy

> **Rachel**So, Justin, Lily tells me you're the only one working here. Such a big forest...
> ...maybe you could give me tour sometime?**Justin**Why wait? Let me show you my favorite thinking spot right over here...[Justin and Rachel take a walk.]**Regina**Hey, Lils, that special mutual friend Evilyn mentioned...who is it?**Lily**Oh, uh...it's hey, what do you think of this for the patio?

*Player selects an option*

> **Regina**Looks great. But I think you're avoiding my question. What's up, lady?**Lily**It's nothing, really. Evilyn just thinks I need a media advisor.**Regina**Hmm, are you sure about that, Lils? I thought you were steering clear of all that.**Lily**Well...Evilyn thinks it's a good idea, and she's like, the expert. So it's worth a shot!
> Besides, we want the park to get as much publicity as possible, right?**Regina**Suppose so. But maybe let's worry about finishing the work first. This porch needs more.

#### Pure Furniture

> **Lily**Okay, patio furniture! This is definitely a Rachel job.**Rachel**Give yourself some credit! You have a great eye for design. But I'm happy to lend a hand.
> Let's see...what do you think of these?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Furniture of the future! Love it.**Rachel**This is kind of embarrassing to ask...but what's Evilyn like? I'm so star-struck!**Lily**She. Is. AMAZING! She's so passionate, you know? Knows what she wants and goes for it!
> She used to chain herself to TREES as an environmental activist. It's...badass!**Rachel**Wow, what a woman! I see why she wants to work with you--you're a powerhouse, yourself.**Lily**I don't know...I need a lot of help, especially with the Pixtagram stuff. I'm such a noob.**Rachel**But your post from this morning is blowing up! Haven't you seen the comments?**Lily**It is?! Is blowing up a good thing...? That sounds bad!
> Phew, this old house is coming along. Progress made, BAM![Lily hears a whoosh sound.]**Lily**Do you hear that?**Regina**Yeah! I've been hearing it all afternoon. What IS that?**Lily**Weird...maybe it's some kind of bird!

#### Porch Pals

> **Regina**So what's next, Lils? Looks like this porch could use a floor and some fencing.[Lily hears a whoosh sound.]**Lily**There's that sound again! What IS it?**Regina**Beats me. Whatever it is, maybe we can scare it off with some hammering.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Pass the torch, now that's a porch!**Rachel**I can't wait to get started on the Center! What kind of budget and schedule are we looking at?**Lily**Well, the budget is taken care of...but, um, our deadline is in three weeks.**Rachel**THREE WEEKS?! For all of this?! Are you kidding me??**Lily**Yeah...I know it's not ideal deadline, but that's when the building permit expires.**Rachel**Not ideal?! More like impossible! Okay, okay, I need to get sketching right away. Geez...**Lily**Of course, yeah, go! You totally can do this! Believe in your inner power!**Rachel**I don't know about power. More like coffee. But I'll try to come back tomorrow with something...**Regina**Three weeks, Lils? Sigh...better call it a day and rest up. We've got a lot ahead of us.

#### Final Touches

> [Lily hears a whoosh sound.]**Regina**That sound AGAIN! Lils, I think it's coming from your phone.**Lily**Ohhh...you're right! WOW, I have a lot of notifications!**Regina**Here we go again...I really don't like this Pixtagram stuff.**Lily**I'm getting notified every time someone comments or likes my post! How do I turn it off?!**Justin**Hey, that's a good thing, isn't it? Publicity for the park and Visitor Center. Nice job!**Lily**I guess so...but how the heck will I reply to everyone?! Who has the time for that?!
> And what does "noods" mean? Noodles?**Regina**Yeeahh, on that note, let's finish up here so we can call it a day.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Decoration perfection! Okay, yeah, I'm ready to call it a day, too. My phone's about to die!**Justin**It was nice to meet you, Regina...and Roxy! See you all tomorrow.

#### Muse-ings

> [Lily and Regina arrive at Regina's home.]**Lily**Thanks for your help today. Sorry about all the Pixtagram stuff. I know you're not a fan.**Regina**Mmmhmm...well, I guess we'll see what tomorrow brings. See you later.[Regina heads inside her home, Lily visits Luke.]**Lily**Hey, hunky mechanic. Car trouble? Need a lift? It'll cost ya. gas, grass...
> I never understood that saying. Grass is literally everywhere! What's so special about it?**Luke**Good-for-nothing wrench...**Lily**EXCUSE ME?!**Luke**No, no, this WRENCH. Agh. Car acted up when I tried to go the scrapyard.
> Haven't gotten anything done all day. Total freaking waste...and I STILL have no ideas.**Lily**I'm sorry, hun. Maybe...um, cleaning up your yard will help inspire you?
> Ooh, or I should introduce you to Justin! He makes AMAZING wooden sculptures. They might--**Luke**Yeah, yeah, thanks, Lils. Maybe another time? I'm kind of swamped right now. Love you. G'night.**Lily**Sure, hun. Goodnight...**Dog**\*whine\*

#### Start New Day

> [Lily heads home.]**Lily**Uh. Poor Luke. I wish I could do more to help--
> What the heck??NOT AGAIN!![Lily discovers broken honey jars.]**Lily**Who does something like that?? A cheeky child? Or IS it a hungry bear??
> Either way, that's IT! I'm done being sweet! This stand is closing down tomorrow!

> **Lily**Let's see. Maybe Evilyn knows how to support a muse-less artist sweetheart...

> **Lily**Hey there, girlfriend! \*giggle\*
> Still SO surreal I actually know her!!
> Okay, enough with the mooneyes, Lily! Let's find some pages on boyfriend troubles...
> "Get ready!" - "Focus now!" - "Take charge!"
> Not sure those chapters are about love...
> Guess relationship issues aren't something Evilyn Frost has to deal with, like, ever...

> **Lily**\*yawn\* Maybe it'll solve itself and Luke will find inspiration over night...
> zzzZZZzzz.