Flea Infestation

Lucky approached me tonight and said he was thinking about moving out of town. I told him to stay, and he indicated that he’d like to stay, but he’s not sure if he can.

Lucky: Oh, J-bot... I'd really like to stay. But I don't know if I can get outta this one, in 2021...

I took a bus ride out to the city, where it was raining. My New Horizons enemy Rizzo was there. He wanted to check out Crazy Redd’s shop, but he was nervous about going to that “sketchy” part of the city. 😛 Since when is a rat afraid of being caught in a bad neighborhood?

Rizzo: That part of the city is awfully sketchy, you know, squee?

Back in Forest, I heard the unmistakable sound of fleas hopping around. My newest neighbor Gwen had fleas! I was kind enough to save her from the infestation.

I caught a flea! Itchy itchy!

She was mad about it, and she insisted that someone else gave her the fleas. I laughed off that excuse, but one minute later, I realized that she might have been telling the truth. Again, I heard fleas hopping around, this time on Goldie!

Goldie: I feel so dirty! Thank you for taking care of them for me...woof woof.

I also saved Goldie from the fleas. If Goldie gave her fleas to Gwen, I’m sure it wasn’t on purpose. Goldie is a good dog!

I continued talking to Lucky to see if he would mention moving again, but he kept talking about bugs and clothing.

Lucky: I sure hope I look as cool as a glass of ICE-COLD hot cocoa!
Umm… what?

He also asked me to catch a pill bug for him, and I did. When I gave it to him, he rewarded me with a manor wall.

I talked to him many times tonight, but he never brought up moving again. So I think he might be staying, although I’m not 100% sure about it. I hate when they give vague responses; I’d rather hear a definitive answer so I knew if I had to keep trying to save him or not.

Anyway, I hope you all have a good day…and don’t catch fleas! 😉

New Snooty Penguin

The fishing tournament was held today, but I did not participate. However, Chip informed me that Portia was the winner, with a 40.3-inch sea bass.

Chip: Portia from here in Forest! Solid fishing! But not so much for you. Nyuuk nyuk.

Astrid’s replacement has moved in, and I was sad to see that it’s Gwen the snooty penguin. Maybe Puck will appreciate having another penguin around, but I don’t share that sentiment.

Gwen: Well, the rumors are true! I am the newly arrived Gwen that the whole town is talking about!
So, Gwen can you move out?

When I spoke with Tom, he asked me about my new job at Forest Deliveries. Wait, what new job at Forest Deliveries? 😛

Tom: How's the new job at Forest Deliveries going? Whaddaya mean, you don't work there?

But of course, that was just his way of asking me to make a delivery for him. So I took a package over to Maelle, and it was a bone shirt! It’s not Halloween, so why is he sending Maelle a bone shirt? 😂

Maelle wearing a bone shirt in her house.

When I returned to Tom, he gave me a plush carpet for making the delivery.

At the Roost, I asked K.K. Slider for a random song, and he played K.K. Lament for me. It’s a sad song, but I still enjoyed it.

K.K. Slider performs at the Roost.

I shot down a balloon present, and it contained a brick block. I wish the Mario items in New Horizons could be obtained this way.

Grandma This, Grandma That

I received Astrid’s goodbye letter in the mail today. If I ever get Kitty in any of my towns, I’ll be sure to call for your help again, Astrid. 😉

To: Jeff, I wonder where I'll be when you get this letter? Well, I know I won't be in Forest, because I've moved away. Thanks for everything. And take care! -Astrid

Rasher was sick with a cold. And he was so out of it, that he thought I was his grandmother!

Rasher: COUGH, HACK, WHEEEZE! Ugh...Grandma, is that... you? No...? Oh...nice of you to visit, woof woof.

Somehow I doubt his grandmother wears a green mohawk. But I decided to be nice to him anyway, and I bought some medicine for him at the shop. Get well soon, Rasher! I don’t want you spreading your sickness to the good animals in town. 😛

K.K. Slider was in town, and he performed Two Days Ago. It’s one of my favorite K.K. songs, but I just heard Two Days Ago three weeks ago (in New Horizons). 😛

K.K.: All right, get ready to dig the riffs on this ditty: Two Days Ago.

Maelle asked me to make a delivery to Wolfgang, and I agreed to help out. Wolfgang wasn’t home, and it took me a little while to track him down. And once I did, the wait was not worth it. The gift was a bunny shirt, and Wolfgang hated it!

Wolfgang: Oh, Maelle...I hate to be a jerk, but my grandma knits trendier stuff...
Why is everyone mentioning their grandma tonight? 😛

When I returned to Maelle and told her the news, she rewarded me with a mod wall. I felt a bit like Wolfgang did. 😉