Day 71

## Story

Rachel arrives at Hermit's Creek with the blueprints for the Visitor's Center and Lily deals with the slanderous article Dirk Sides posted about her.

## New Characters

*No new characters are introduced on this day.*

## Locations

*No new places are unlocked on this day.*

Places to renovate:

* Hermit's Creek Entrance

## Tasks

Players must earn 41 stars to complete the tasks of this day.

* Girl to Girl
* Forestbound
* Pillars of Strength
* Top it off
* Call E, maybe?
* A VC Vision
* Chopping Block
* Level Playing Field
* Foundations 101
* Frame by Frame
* Tall Walls
* Dirk the Jerk
* Take out the trash
* Grand Entrance Pt. 1
* Grand Entrance Pt. 2
* Signs and Wonders
* Pave the way
* Cap it off
* The Roof's the Limit
* Break it up

## Dialogue

#### Opening Scene

> [Lily, Luke, and Karen on the front lawn.]**Luke**All right, kiddo, time for school. No fights today, okay?**Karen**Hmph. Whatever. She deserved it.
> If she starts something, I'm finishing it!!**Lily**Whoa, Rocky! Put your dukes down.
> Whatever happened to turn the other cheek??**Karen**I'll turn the other BUTT CHEEK!**Luke**Oh boy. C'mon, your butt's gonna be late.**Lily**Wait! Before you go...can I give you some advice, Karen? Girl to girl?**Karen**Okay! Is it a long speech? Like...the whole school day long?**Luke**Nice try. Quick, right, Lils?**Lily**Of course! Back in a flash, my love.

#### Girl to Girl

> **Karen**Do I HAVE to go to school? Can't I just come with you to the forest?
> That girl Amy is just going to pick on me again...**Lily**Exactly! That's why you have to go to school! Show her you're not afraid.
> She goes low, you go high!**Karen**Like...with an uppercut??**Lily**No, no! Listen, honey: bullies WANT you to fight. For you to stoop to their level.
> But they never expect kindness. And I know you're fully of it! Just try talking to her.**Karen**You really think that will work? Sounds pretty lame to me.**Lily**Just give it a try for the day! You might even find you have things in common.**Karen**UGH, I doubt it. But okay. I'll try it. ...Still wish I was helping you at the park today.**Lily**I know, sweetie. But you'll be fine, I promise! Go on, your dad's waiting. See you later![Luke and Karen exit.]

#### Forestbound

> [Lily arrives at Hermit's Creek.]**Lily**Goooood morning, crew! What a beautiful day for renovations!
> What's on deck today? Rachel should have her sketches for the Visitor Center, right?**Regina**Yeah, she's on her way. But have you seen The Sidewinder?[Lily checks her phone.]**Lily**WHAT?! "Goofing Off"?? Ohmygosh, look at the comments! ...Why the heck would Dirk write this?!**Regina**He wouldn't have anything to write about if you didn't post our picture! You didn't even ask me...
> Ugh! If that snake shows his face around here again, I'm gonna punch it.**Justin**All right, all right, Regina. Why don't we channel that energy into something productive?**Regina**Don't worry, I can multitask. Swing a hammer with one hand, punch Dirk with the other.**Lily**Man...these comments are awfulf. Everyone thinks I'm a big joke...**Justin**All the more reason not to engage, right? Let your actions speak for you.
> How about we build an observation tower? I've always wanted one.

#### Pillars of Strength

> **Justin**Let's start with the legs and the ladder, shall we? What do you think, Lily?**Lily**Sure...yeah...that's fine.

*Player selects an option*

> **Regina**Look, I know you're upset. I am too. You should've asked me before you posted our picture.
> But who cares about a bunch of losers with nothing better to do than believe Dirk's bull.**Lily**I'm sorry, Regina. I should have asked you first. But...I DON'T GET IT! Why did Dirk write this??
> He was supposed to be HELPING me. Showing me how to be an influencer! Now I look ridiculous.**Regina**Forget it, Lils. You're better than all of that Pixtagram stuff. Just focus on the project!**Justin**Exactly. The park needs you. The animals need you. And Evilyn believes in you!**Lily**Yeah...that's true. Evilyn wouldn't let a few nasty comments throw her off her game!
> Speaking of, maybe I should call her and see what she thinks of this Dirk thing??**Regina**She'll probably tell you what I'm telling you: we need to focus! This tower still needs a roof.

#### Top it off

> **Regina**Can't call this an observation tower without the tower!

*Player selects an option*

> **Regina**What's your inkling, Lils?**Lily**...tower...ific...**Regina**Lady, it kills me to see you so down over something so stupid. That's not the Lily I know!
> The Lily I know is a WARRIOR! She builds things from scratch with her bare hands!
> She carves out a place for history! She saves national parks! She's INCREDIBLE!
> Don't let some stupid jerk make you into someone you're not.
> Promise me, okay? Just give this media stuff up. It's not you. Or me, so not more posting us!**Lily**Yeah, I guess I should. I just...don't want to let Evilyn down, you know?**Regina**As long as we finish the project, we're not letting her down.
> Now c'mon, pull yourself up by those bootstraps! We got this!

#### Call E, maybe?

> **Lily**I'm sorry, Regina, one second. I just really need to talk to Evilyn...

> **Evilyn**Well, if it isn't my favorite park renovator! how are things going out there today?**Lily**Um, the park's fine...but I'm not. Evilyn, have you seen Dirk's Sidewinder article??
> He tore me to shreads! He said I'm just goofing off! But I was only doing what he ASKED!**Evilyn**Ha! That's Dirk for you. Unusual methods! But what he wrote isn't true, right?**Lily**Of course not! I was just trying to do his stupid assignment...be "intimate" or whatever.**Evilyn**So, he was probably trying to set you up to respond and come off looking like the winner!**Lily**Geez...wish he'd warned me at least. I'm pretty sideblinded. I mean, sidewinded. Blindsided!!**Evilyn**Trust me, Dirk knows what he's doing. He's teaching you to rise above this petty stuff!
> Just keep an open mind, okay? Let him work his magic. I have to go, but I believe in you![Call ends]**Regina**Well, what did Evilyn say? That Dirk deserves a punch in his stupid serpent face?**Lily**Um, like you said...focus on the project. So...let's get to it.[Rachel arrives at the park.]**Rachel**Hey, everyone! Wow, look at this place!**Lily**Thanks! We just finished it. Good timing!**Justin**Rachel, you're a vision today! How did sketching the Visitor Center go?**Rachel**Fantastic! I can't wait to show you what I've cooked up...

#### A VC Vision

> **Rachel**Okay, so, I'm REALLY excited about this design. It's sustainable, eco-friendly...
> ...and stylish, if I do say so myself! A classic Visitor Center for the modern era.**Regina**Enough with the suspense, lady! Show us!**Rachel**Now, these are only blueprints, so you'll have to use your imagination a bit...

> **Rachel**...and I think THIS is the perfect place for it. A straight shot from the entrance.**Justin**I love it, Rachel! You've done incredible work. And to think, it all started with a sick raccoon.
> Fate truly does work to bring us what we need when we least expect it.**Rachel**I'm so glad you like it, Justin! Regina, Lily...what do you think?**Lily**I think...IT'S GOING TO BE AMAZING!! Evilyn will LOVE it! We're really going to pull it off!**Regina**Yeah! Now that we have a blueprint, I'm feeling really good about this.**Lily**WHOOHOO!! Let's start clearing the way!

#### Chopping Block

> **Justin**You know, there's something ironic about cutting down trees to save nature.**Rachel**Hmm, do you think we should call Evilyn about this? Justin has a point about cutting down trees.**Lily**Um...I think Evilyn would want us to take charge. Uphold the vision! Build the Center!**Regina**All right! I like that attitude. Let's chainsaw up!

*Some chainsawing later...*

> **Lily**I just had an AMAZING idea! Justin, why don't you save this wood for your sculptures?**Justin**That's a great idea, Lily! Perhaps we could use them for decoration around the park.**Rachel**Ooh, sustainable sculptures? I like the sound of that!**Regina**Me too! But first, let's get this Visitor Center built. Time to level the ground!**Justin**I'll leave it in your expert hands. I have to make my rounds. See you later![Justin exits]

#### Level Playing Field

> **Lily**I'm really starting to FEEL IT, you guys! We're on to something INCREDIBLE!**Regina**Yes! Make way for incredible ground leveling!

*After incredible ground leveling...*

> **Lily**Leveled, bam!**Regina**SNAKE!!! I'm going to CRUSH YOU!**Lily**Don't!! We can trap it humanely. Let me just get the carrier...[Dirk approaches the group.]**Dirk**I believe she was referring to me. Figures she would resort to violence.**Regina**You bet I would, after what you did to Lily! I can't believe you set her up like that!**Dirk**I'm not surprised my methods went over your head. No drill strong enough for that thickness.**Regina**I swear, Lily, if you don't show him the gate, I'm going to show him my knuckles.**Lily**Stop it, both of you!! Dirk, we need to talk, RIGHT NOW.**Rachel**What the heck was that all about??**Regina**UGH. Come on, I'll fill you in while we fill in the foundation.

#### Foundations 101

> **Rachel**Did I miss something between Lily and that guy? What's going on here?**Regina**Ugh, I'm too mad to even think!! Here, help me prepare this area for the cement.

*Some rage-cementing later...*

> **Rachel**Okay, spill. What's going on?**Regina**That guy, Dirk Sides, he was supposed to help Lily with all that media influencer stuff.
> But he double-crossed her. Took our selfie and wrote an article about how she's goofing off.**Rachel**What?! Lily's the hardest worker I know! Where does he get off writing that?!**Regina**Exactly! He's trying to set her up to fail. I just know it. He's a lousy snake.**Rachel**Why is Lily bothering with this jerk, anyway? It's really unlike her.**Regina**He's Evilyn's personal media advisor...and Lily's afraid to let her down, I guess...
> Hopefully Lily's kicking his butt right now. Give me a hand with the walls meanwhile?

#### Frame by Frame

> **Regina**Okay, so, according to your blueprints, the walls should be...

*Some blueprint-deciphering later...*

> **Rachel**Perfect!...doesn't seem the same without a Lily pun, though. I'm liking her new material.**Regina**Yeah, I don't know why she's wasting her time talking to Dirk. Should've just booted him.
> What do you think, Rachel? Has she seemed...different lately?**Rachel**Now that you mention it, she has...I've never seen her so into her phone.**Regina**I'm not sure if it's all the fame from LaRosa or if it's these new "friends" of hers...
> ...but she's just not the same Lily anymore. It's all selfies and snakes.
> And I just KNOW Dirk has some kind of ulterior motive. Good-for-nothing viper...**Rachel**Hmm...well, Lily's under a lot of pressure. We all are...so let's tackle the rest of the walls!

#### Tall Walls

> **Regina**So what were you thinking for this part, Rachel?**Rachel**Something like...

*Four walls later...*

> **Rachel**...this! There. That gives us a good starting point.
> Listen, what I said earlier about Lily being under a lot of pressure...
> Stress makes people a little crazy. I've definitely done strange things trying to cope.
> Lily's not trying to restore a park, but doing it under the direction of her idol.**Regina**Yeah, I guess you're right...but why lean on strangers and not your friends?
> I'm sure we could help her figure out all this media stuff if she'd just asked.**Rachel**Maybe she thinks she's asking a lot of us already? Three-week deadline and all...**Regina**\*sigh\* Yeah. Better get on with the work. Let's find Lily.

#### Dirk the Jerk

> **Dirk**You know, Lily, you should be more mindful of the company you keep. That engineer of yours...**Lily**Cut the dirt, Dirk! This might be all a game to you, but that article--**Dirk**Very good! You've realized this is all a game. A game of push and pull. I pushed you.**Lily**You pushed me off a CLIFF!! How dare you take my selfie with Regina out of context like that??**Dirk**Lily, Lily, Lily. You have so much to learn. It's a good thing Evilyn brought me into things.
> As I was saying, I pushed you. And now you need to pull our heartstrings with a response.**Lily**HAH! If you think I'm ever posting anything for you to attach again...you're delusional!**Dirk**The only delusion I see is turning this place into a proper park.
> I mean, really, what's that smell? This is exactly why you need me. Perceptions matter.**Lily**I...well..UGH! If I'm going to waste my time with you, we might as well work on the entrance.**Dirk**Darling, these shoes cost more than your entire sad wardrobe. Don't make me laugh.

#### Take out the trash

> **Dirk**What, exactly, are you doing?**Lily**I'm getting rid of all this trash. Why don't you join the pile, Dirk the jerk?

*Throwing trash and shade...*

> **Dirk**Oh, Lily, this wounded act is adorable. Are you really that bent out of shape about the article?**Lily**Uh...DUH!! You wrote that we were just goofing off on the taxpayer dime!**Dirk**Exactly. Setting you up for a rebuttal. This is your chance to show your grit!
> Write a response to me. Tear down for my fake news. Expose me as a yellow journalist.
> I can see it now, your scathing expose, capped with a chef's kiss of your love for the trees.**Lily**Oookay. So it's a strategy. I think I get it. Not sure I like, but...I get it.**Dirk**See? I'm building you up! Making you strong! If you can take me, you can take any critic.**Lily**Well, while you build me up, I'm going to build the entrance!

#### Grand Entrance Pt. 1

> **Lily**I hate to, but since you're the only one around to ask, what do you think of this entryway?

*Player selects an option*

> **Dirk**It's honestly impressive, Lily. Truly. No lies this time.**Lily**Yeah, well, Regina taught me everything I know. You owe her an apology.**Dirk**Hmph. I loathe to ingratiate myself to anyone so...blue collar. She's completely intolerable.
> You really need to keep better company if you want to succeed as an influencer, Lily.**Lily**But I never WANTED to be an influencer! Not one who gives up her friends, anyway.**Dirk**Friends like her are what holds you back. People who can't keep their tempers are a bad look.
> You need friends like me and Evilyn to take you to the next level. You're better than riffraff.**Lily**Well...I would love to be Evilyn's friend, but not at the cost of Regina!**Dirk**Pity. That kind of starry-eyed loyalty only works in the movies, sweetie.**Lily**Don't you "sweetie" me!! Ugh. Forget you. I need to finish the entryway.

#### Grand Entrance Pt. 2

> **Lily**I'm going to finish the base of the arch, and when I turn around, I want you to be gone.

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Arch-a-cadabra! Snakes away!**Dirk**Nice try, Lily. You can't get rid of me. We're friends now--and speaking of, remember YAM?**Lily**Yeah, and how you made mashed yams out of my "yourself" post. What's your point?**Dirk**Know Yourself, know your Audience, know your Message. And that audience...
> ...the same audience that loved you yesterday is spitting on you today.
> Which brings me to my next assignment: you're going to make them love you again!**Lily**What?! Are you CRAZY?? How about I tell them you're a no-good double-crosser?!**Dirk**Yes! Exactly! Drag my name through the mud. Bad press is still press!
> Tell them I'm a coward. Tell them I set you up. Expose me for the snake I am!**Lily**I...what...AHH!! Can't think...must work! Need...a sign!

#### Signs and Wonders

> **Dirk**Listen, Lily, the only sign you need is this one: people are paying attention to you.
> And by proxy, they're paying attention to your project. So it's all for the greater good.**Lily**I don't know about THAT sign...but I know about THIS sign!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Show me a dotted line, 'cause I've gotta sign!**Dirk**At least your sign work is better than your puns. Now, can we talk about your asSIGNment?**Lily**No need. I realized I know exactly what to do about bullies. So say cheese![Lily takes a photo.]

> **Dirk**Excellent! Now drag me through the mud. "Dirt on Dirk," it writes itself!**Lily**Nope. You said to know yourself--and I know I'm not that kind of person. I don't smear.
> I forgive! Hashtag "turn the other cheek and take the high road all the way to the stars!"**Dirk**What?! No! Haven't you been listening? That's not how the game is played! Or how hashtags work!**Lily**I'm going to play the game MY way. And so are you! So play nice with the others![Lily and Dirk rejoin the others.]**Lily**Okay, after a long talk with Dirk, I think it's best we put our differences aside for the sake of the project.
> Would you be okay with that, Regina?**Regina**Hmph. Well, I don't know about social media, but I do know this project needs to get done. So let's get it done.**Lily**Great!
> WOW, look at all the progress you've made! Looks like you're ready for the roof and pavement!

#### Pave the way

> **Lily**Okay, ground, get ready for some pavement!

*Pavement pouring later...*

> **Lily**Paved, bam!**Rachel**Hey, Lily, can I talk to you for a second?**Lily**Sure, what's up?**Rachel**Regina filled me in on Dirk...and I know you're trying to live up to Evilyn's expectations...
> But Regina doesn't really see it that way. I think you need to talk to her, help her understand.**Lily**Yeah, I think you're right...thanks, Rachel. I appreciate the support!**Regina**Is it only your tongue that does the heavy lifting? Why don't you make yourself useful?**Dirk**As if. You look like you can lift enough for the two of us, She-Hulk.**Lily**All right, all right, that's enough. Break it up, you two!

#### Cap it off

> **Rachel**I wonder what Evilyn will think of us going ahead on the VC. She hasn't seen the blueprints...**Lily**I'm sure she'll love it! She wanted us strong women to "Take Charge", remember?
> Now let's raise this roof, WHOOP!!

*Some whooping later...*

> [Lily hears a whoosh sound.]**Lily**Hey, even my phone is celebrating!
> ...yikes, actually, never mind. That was a mean comment. I'm not a sellout...**Dirk**Sounds like you're being torn apart on Pixtagram. Shame! Should've listened to me...**Regina**Wait, you're still posting, Lily? You promised you were done with all that!**Lily**Well...turns out Dirk had a strategy all along, so I was just trying to--**Regina**Yeah, whatever, Lily. Do what you want. Just leave me out of it![Regina storms off and Lily goes after her.]**Lily**Wait, Regina! Where are you going? Please, just try to turn the other cheek...**Regina**I'm done, Lily! You can hang around that bully if you want, but I don't have to.[Justin arrives at the park.]**Justin**Regina? Is everything okay? What did I miss?**Lily**Wait! I'll tell Dirk to back off. Come on, Justin's back, and we need to work on the roof!**Regina**Fine. But I swear to you, Lily, if he makes one more jab, I'm gonna jab back.

#### The Roof's the Limit

> **Lily**Okay, Dirk, if you're not going to help us, at least step out of the way, please.**Dirk**By all means. I see our resident ranger is back to pick up Regina's slack.**Lily**Nope, NOPE! You guys are done fighting. Focus on the roof, people![The team builds the roof.]**Justin**I love seeing your designs come to life, Rachel.**Rachel**Thanks! You know, I can help with interior decoration, too. If your house needs anything...**Dirk**Ooh, do I smell a story? Is this a love triangle? Can I get a comment, Lily?**Regina**Here's a comment: Lily told you to STAY BACK. Do I have to make you?**Dirk**How cute, your best friend sticking up for you! Is she trained to fight all of your battles?**Lily**Stop it, stop it! This is TOO MUCH NEGATIVITY! We're trying to do something GOOD here!**Regina**Tell him that! I'm the one trying to help you, Lily! Literally doing the heavy lifting!**Dirk**Hah! Heavy-lifting is all you're capable of. Lily needs a more intellectual approach.

#### Break it up

> **Lily**Please, you guys, focus on the project! Look at all we've accomplished today!**Regina**I don't get how you can let this guy walk all over you, Lily! Didn't you learn after Blaine?**Dirk**Please. I'm guiding her out of this pathetic little troop and into stardom.**Regina**Pathetic? I'll show you pathetic! You're two seconds away from crying on the ground, buster.**Dirk**Hah! Why don't you ask your bestie about how she pathetically forgave me? Spineless!**Regina**Lily...is this true? You forgave him? After that horrible article?**Lily**I...uhh...well...turned the other cheek...you know...**Regina**THAT. IS. IT!!!! I'm gonna do what I should have done a long time ago![Regina punches Dirk.]**Lily**OHMYGOSH, REGINA! What did you do??**Regina**What he deserved!! And now I'm leaving. If this guy is part of Team Lily, then count me OUT!![Regina exits]**Justin**Oh, dear. Come on, Dirk, I'll take you to the infirmary.**Dirk**Stay back, all of you!! Keep your dirty hands off of me!! You'll be hearing from my LAWYER!!!**Lily**Oh no...what have I gotten us into?! Regina's never going to speak to me again...

#### Start New Day

> **Lily**zzzZZZzzz
> Regina? ...Regiiinaaa!!

> **Lily**Where is she? I can't see her...
> And why does this place look like it's dying??
> Justin, what's going on here? What's happening to the forest?
> ...
> No wise and calming words from the guru eagle?
> That's okay. I feel better just knowing you're by my side.
> Still can't see Regina, though...
> Where did she go?? Did...did I drive her away??
> REGINAAAAA!!