Pleaful Parent

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The **Pleaful Parent** is a Seasonal Spirit from the Season of Belonging who offers the  Don't Go! expression.
The parent is found in the Wasteland Graveyard next to the Bonfire. The cosmetics offered by this spirit are a  Cape, the  Guitar (instrument), and a  Mask.

## Memory

The Pleaful Parent's memory is one of the most difficult ones to relive in the entire game. It is a carry spirit memory with 5 memory fragments and a 15-minute overall time limit.

It requires you to walk to the far side of the Graveyard and back again, through territory patrolled by several Dark Dragons (Krill). Learning the route and identifying locations where you can hide from the Krill can reduce the danger somewhat, but there are multiple stretches where there is no protection and it is virtually impossible to avoid encountering a Krill. Being in a group of players can help, either by having one player draw the Krill away, or by letting the Krill attack and having enough people to collect the scattered Winged Light. You should only try to solo this memory if you are prepared to lose Winged Light.

The memory starts at the Graveyard Bonfire (also known as the Crab Roasting Pit). The Pleaful Parent chases their companion crab through the Graveyard, occasionally hiding from the watchful eyes of the Krill. When they reach the far side of the area, the parent can be seen diving after the crab and missing. They return back to the bonfire and we can see the crab standing on top of the parent's head.

At the end of the memory, the companion crab runs off as the Pleaful Parent puts their hands on their head in shock. The parent tries to run after the crab, but it disappears into the dense green fog. The parent drops to their knees and extends their left arm, as if they were pleaing "Don't go!".

## Expression

The  Don't Go! expression has 4 levels.

Don't Go! Level 1Don't Go! Level 2Don't Go! Level 3Don't Go! Level 4
* Level 1 will make your avatar drop to your knees and stretch out your left arm with a sad violin sound effect
* Level 2 makes the same motion as Level 1 with a blue light trail from the hand
* Level 3 will make your avatar drop to your knees and hands and then stretch out your left arm with a sad sound effect from a larger orchestra
* Level 4 makes the same motion as Level 3 with a blue light trail from the hand

As a Traveling Spirit, the prices of the three expression upgrades were the standard 4 , 3 , and 6 . During the Season, Levels 2 and 4 were free, but were only available to Season Pass holders.

## Cosmetics

### Cape

The cape offered by this spirit is a black festive cape, costing 65  from the traveling spirit. During the season, it was an SP-exclusive item available after unlocking the friendship tree's fourth node (48  total).

### Instrument

The instrument offered by the Pleaful Parent is the **Guitar**, costing 75  from the traveling spirit. During the season, it was an SP-exclusive item available from the friendship tree's second node (14  total).

The Guitar has a very rich red color, 5 chords that play 15 notes, the Belonging symbol on the sound hole and golden accent around the body. The player is sitting while playing the instrument. Because of its popularity, an IAP variant, the Rhythm Guitar, was introduced with Harmony Hall. The two guitars have the same sound but different visuals.

The Guitar plays melody part on music sheets. Its pitch is one octave below the standard Piano (in C major, it covers C3 to C5).

In Harmony Hall, the Guitar can be found in the left room with all the other stringed instruments. It is the left-most instrument. A guitar is also available in the Village Theater, at the front left of the stage, where it can be used by all players who have completed the third quest of the Season of Performance.

### Mask

The mask offered by this spirit has a mustache and forehead decorations. It costs 42  from the traveling spirit. It was available to all players during the season from the friendship tree's fourth node (48  total).

## Traveling Spirit

This was the Spirit's Friendship Tree the last time they returned as a Traveling Spirit. These collectibles will not be available for purchase again until the next time this Spirit returns.

All dates when this Spirit has returned as a Traveling Spirit are:

* December 22, 2022 (#77)
* December 10, 2020 (#24)
* March 26, 2020 (#5)

### Hints

No hints were given from the **Pleaful Parent**'s first appearance.

The hints given before the **Pleaful Parent**'s second appearance were:

* Is NOT alexdolly
* Us in a local birdwatching club
* Makes handmade knitwear for their friends
* Has legs
* Has had enough caffeine to stay awake for 4 days
* Made cookies for everyone, but accidentally dropped them off the boat
* Has named every crab in Wasteland
* Has seasonal allergies
* Has bad jokes
* Is addicted to coffee
* Is an arm wrestling champ
* Is ready to be your friend
* Is rowing to Home at this moment

The hints given before the **Pleaful Parent**'s third appearance were:

* Can never decide what color clothes to wear
* Is a decent survivalist, but only through luck
* Cares a lot about what others think of their cooking
* Went to boating school
* Takes care of their appearance
* Has had bad experiences trying to bond with creatures
* Likes to survive with their own skills in the outdoors
* Is afraid of large mantas

## Season Friendship Tree

This Friendship Tree provides the collectibles sold by this Seasonal Spirit during the Season of Belonging. This Tree can no longer be accessed. However, the items listed here will be available for purchase when the Spirit returns as a Traveling Spirit.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 This item can only be obtained if you have purchased the Season Pass for this Season.