Volcano/Story

Volcano's story narration:

## Chapter 7

### Arriving at the Volcano

Carto got dropped in the storage room of Volcano. Pinko was there, and was startled.

Dialogue:

> [Carto fell inside the storage room, startled Pinko.]**Pinko** *(shocked)*What was THAT!??[Carto went closer. Pinko realized that it was a person.]**Pinko** *(excited)*Is that...a SECRET TUNNEL?
> Are you...a GUEST??
> I have to tell Thumbo![Pinko runs away.]

### Meeting Thumbo

Carto went to the surface, and met Thumbo.

Dialogue:

> **Thumbo**Vell hello there!
> Vow, Pinko wasn't kidding about a guest...
> Velcome to the vorld-famous, Luxurious Lava Lodge!
> Ve have all maner of superb facilities, and the most scenic wiews of the wolcano.
> Ve're honored that you've chosen to stay vith us!**Carto**...**Thumbo**Ve're usually quite full up with guests, but ve can't seem to remove the rock blocking our entrance...
> It showed up during the last eruption, just over there.
> Ve're tried pushing it, breaking it, calling it rude names. It refuses to move!
> Anyvays, the first night is free of charge! I'll let my siblings know you're here, they run the Lodge with me.[Thumbo goes to the speaker nearby.]**Thumbo**"Attention, everyone! Ve have a GUEST staying with us tonight, let's take excellent care of her!"**Thumbo**Please have a look around. Just don't touch anything molten or bubbling!

Carto then went on a tour around the Volcano with Pinko.

### Visiting the Lava Fountain

Pinko guided Carto about the Lava Fountain.

Dialogue:

> **Pinko**Good day, ma'am.**Pinko**Please forgive my rudeness earlier.
> We just usually don't have guests...
> ...arriving from our storage room, that is.
> But we're wery - I mean VERY happy to have you!
> If you need anything, my name is Pinko, I'm the youngest of the Palmer family.
> My siblings and I will make sure your stay is relaxing and comfortable.
> We'll also make sure that it contains an absolute minimum of lava-related injuries.
> May I give you a tour of our grounds?**Carto**:-)**Pinko**We're currently in our Grand Lobby, as you can see, and just below us you'll find our world-famous Lava Fountain.
> It's like a chocolate fountain. Except instead of chocolate, it's full of deadly, face-melting lava.
> Please don't eat it!**Pinko**The Lava Fountain is just down the ladder, beneath our very feet! I'll meet you there.

Carto went down and saw the Lava Fountain.

Dialogue:

> **Pinko**Spectacular, isn't it? Guests travel from all over to behold our Lava Fountain.
> Some of them throw coins in and make a wish, but they usually just end up wishing they hadn't stood so close to the fountain.
> Please watch your step!**Carto**\*asks about the volcano's eruption.\***Pinko**Oh sure, we have eruptions sometimes. It is an active volcano, after all!
> But there's no need for concern, ma'am. We follow our Volcano Calendar very closely.
> We always take the necessary precautions, and we're not due for an eruption anytime soon!
> Now that we all feel safe, let's continue the tour.
> I'm going to run ahead to make sure our geyser elevator is working - we weren't expecting a guest so soon!
> I'll meet you back in the Grand Lobby, and we'll head to the Kitchen next. Yum![Pinko leaves.]

Carto went back up and met Pinko next to the geyser elevator.

Dialogue:

> **Pinko**Please observe, ma'am.**Pinko**Keep your arms by your sides and simply step onto the elevator.[Pinko steps on the elevator. The geyser launches the elevator in the air.]**Pinko**Just like that!
> We've had minimal scaldings, I assure you.

### Visiting the Kitchen

Carto stepped on the elevator and got sent to the Kitchen. She went underground and met Pinko there.

Dialogue:

> **Pinko**Ma'am.**Pinko**This is our kitchen - also world-famous! - in which we prepare a variety of sumptuous dishes for our guests.
> You won't believe how few get sick!
> Middo is our head chef, she's a superb cook.
> Braised swamp yams, sour mountain nettles, crispy cactus loaves with goat butter.
> Here I go making myself hungry!**Pinko**Middo is just ahead in the Dining Hall, I wonder what amazing dish she has in store for you?

Carto went to the Dining Hall and met Middo.

Dialogue:

> **Middo**Hello ma'am!**Middo**You must be our special guest!
> I hope you're hungry, as I've already started preparing our most renowned dish...
> Ash-smoked Honey Bird!**Carto**!**Middo**You're right to gasp.
> Because we're out of season, the ash plumes are a bit unpredictable, so it may take a bit longer than usual.
> We're at the mercy of the mountain I'm afraid...
> But it will be worth the wait!**Middo**I have all of the accoutrements prepped, I'm just waiting for the ash to deliver us our bird...[Carto gives Middo the Ash-Smoked Bird.]**Middo**Wow, what a beauty!
> Guests don't usually catch their own dinner, but it's certainly faster!
> Thanks for the help, I can't wait to hear what you think.
> Have a seat and I'll be right back with the rest of your meal![Middo goes prepare the dishes.]

Carto finished the meal and was going to continue the tour.

> **Middo**\*Burp\***Middo**So, what'd you think??**Carto**:-D**Middo**Yey, I'm so glad you liked it!**Middo**Yum!**Middo**It's almost time for our next meal! I'm thinking burgers.

* Pinko:

> **Pinko**\*Burp\***Pinko**I think that was her best bird yet!
> We can continue the tour shortly, I just need a moment to digest...
> I'll meet you at the Guest Rooms!

### Visiting the Guest Rooms

Carto went to the Guest Rooms. Pinko followed right after.

Dialogue:

> **Pinko**Whew, just a moment ma'am!
> I didn't expect you to beat me here...
> I'd hate for you to get lost in our palatial estate!
> Anyways, welcome to your quarters!
> We've put you in the Master Suite, conveniently located directly above the Hot Spring.
> World-famous, both.
> My brothers Indo and Ringo are waiting nearby to assist you!**Pinko**Make yourself at home!

Carto met Indo.

Dialogue:

> **Indo**Good day!**Indo**Ah, you must be our guest! I'm not sure how you made it here, but we're very happy to have you.
> You must be exhausted after exploring our many amenities.
> Would you like to rest briefly in our innovative slate bed? It's quite rejuvenating...**Carto**:-/**Indo**A look of pure excitement if ever I've seen one!
> Please, lie down and make yourself comfortable. Let the rocks work their magic.[Carto lies down on the rock bed.]**Indo**Ahh, are you feeling its effects?
> The rocks stimulate your pressure points, relieveing tension and transferring their energy into you.
> Ah yes, stir up that hot lava within you!
> Let it flow into each of your limbs, warming your core and massaging your muscles.
> There's nothing else quite like it![Carto jumps out of the bed, frightened.]**Indo** *(chuckle)*...it can be a bit much for some guests, admittedly.
> But now you have the energy of the volcano coursing through you!
> The perfect time to enjoy our Hot Spring, it's just downstairs.**Indo**Feel free to hop back in the slate bed if ever you're feeling tired!

### Visiting the Hot Spring

Carto went down and met Ringo. The Hot Spring seemed to be dried up.

Dialogue:

> **Ringo**Brrr**Ringo**I apologize ma'am, our Hot Spring is currently neither hot nor a spring!
> It's more of a cold nothing, really.**Ringo**We're just waiting for the mountain. You know what they say: you can't rush warm water!

### Visiting the Volcano Calendar

Carto went above the Hot Spring and got to the Volcano Calendar.

Dialogue:

> **Pinko**Hello ma'am!
> This is our Volcano Calendar.
> Today's forecast says: ashy with a chance of fireballs. Pleasant!
> Don't miss our Hot Spring! It's my favorite part of the Lodge.
> We'll wrap up the tour once you're all warmed up.

### Fixing the Hot Spring

Carto found where the hot spring flowed from. Upon close inspection, she kicked something loose, unclogged the hot spring.

Dialogue:

> **Ringo**BRRR**Ringo**Well the spring has sprung, but the hot has yet to heat.
> Hmm, perhaps Thumbo knows what's wrong...
> Could you check with Thumbo in the Grand Lobby? I'm a little underdressed.

Carto went back to the Lobby to meet Thumbo.

Dialogue:

> **Thumbo**Velcome back!**Thumbo**I've received vord that the vater in our Hot Spring itsn't wery velcoming at the moment.
> My apologies! Our heater must be malfunctioning.
> I hate to ask this of a guest, but could you have a look at it?
> You seem to have a good sense of how things fit together.
> Think of it as a secret, extra tour!**Carto**...**Thumbo**I'll tell Pinko to take a goat and meet you there.**Carto**???**Thumbo**Oh, our heater is located at the center of the wolcano, it's only accessible wia goat.
> You'll need this orange key to get the goat started. Just pop it in its mouth and hang on![Thumbo gives Carto the Carrot.]**Thumbo**You're all set! Now you just need to find a goat.

### Fixing the Heater

Carto found a goat, and got to the Volcano Crater. Pinko was waiting for her there.

Dialogue:

> **Pinko**Ma'am.**Pinko**Thanks for helping out, ma'am!
> We're probably risking our lives, but you can't put a price on comfort.
> Let's get that heater fixed!**Carto**...**Pinko**You should be prepared for anything down there, ma'am!
> Fire golems, demonic goats, sentient lava - I've seen it all.
> Anyways head on down, and I'll read you the instructions from up here.[Carto gets on the rope.]**Pinko**Give the rope a tug when you get to the bottom.[Carto climbs down the crater.]

When Carto was below the crater, she followed Pinko's instruction from above.

Dialogue:

> **Pinko**Okay, listen carefully.
> First, head to the big wall at the back.[Carto went to the back of the room. She saw a big heater machine.]**Pinko**Do you see the three switches? Flip the one on the left.[Carto flips the left switch.]**Pinko**Now flip the one on the right.[Carto flips the right switch.]**Pinko**Now do a little dance.**Carto**?**Pinko**Just kidding, head to the middle and put your hands on the wheel.[Carto grabs the wheel in the middle.]**Pinko**Alright, you're going to need to turn it.
> First, turn left, twice.
> Turn right, three times.
> Turn left, twice.
> Turn right, once.[Carto follows.][The heater starts running, but it seems unstable. The ground starts shaking.]**Pinko**I, um, may have been reading the wrong set of instructions.
> Sounds like we fully rebooted the system!
> Maybe come back up? Quickly?

Carto came back to the ground and met the Palmer siblings.

> **Thumbo**OHHHH**Thumbo**The wolcano is going to erupt!
> Ve have to get as far away from it as possible!

* Indo:

> **Indo**YAWNNNN**Indo**I just got out of a slate bed, what's everyone yelling about?

* Middo:

> **Middo**OHHHH**Middo**I hope I'm alive to collect all the smoky birds after it blows!

* Ringo:

> **Ringo**OHHHH**Ringo**Oh boy, that hot lava is going to feel so good on my cold body...I assume.

* Pinko:

> **Pinko**OHHHH**Pinko**Oh no, we must have read the Volcano Calendar wrong! That's only ever happened five or ten times before!!

After the volcano erupted.

> **Thumbo**That was a big 'un!**Indo**PHwOAH**Middo**So smoky!**Ringo**The Hot Spring is gonna be HOT!**Pinko**No deaths this time!

The heater was then fixed. The Hot Spring was working again!

### Aftermath

Carto and everyone then chilled at the hot spring.

> **Indo**Ahhh such a balm...**Indo**I'm a slate bed man myself, but I can't deny the allure of this sweet, sulfery spring.

* Middo:

> **Middo**Mmm...so relaxing...**Middo**That eruption inspired me:
> Blackened cave newt with fiery rock candy!

* Ringo:

> **Ringo**Ah...**Ringo**So hot...so springy...I love it!

* Pinko:

> **Pinko**Ma'am!**Pinko**How did you like the tour??**Carto**:-)**Pinko**Wonderful! Remember to tell your friends how safe it was!**Pinko**The Luxurious Lava Lodge, live for lovers and layabouts once more!

Carto went back to the surface, and got a notification that she received a package at the Grand Lobby.

### Grandma's third letter

Carto went to the Lobby and met Thumbo.

Dialogue:

> **Thumbo**Ah there you are!**Thumbo**This arrived for you.[Thumbo gives Carto a Paper Airplane.]

### Getting out of the Volcano

After talking with Thumbo, Carto hopped on the trolley cart and got out of the Volcano.

> **Thumbo**Haha!**Thumbo**Good news, I hope?
> We have some good news of our own!
> The rock is gone from our entrance, the eruption must have shaken it loose.
> I'm sure we'll be swarming with guests in no time.
> Hope to see you again, young voman! Tell your friends!