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 | Castle Planner's Journal: 1000 YearsThe dim light of the old library wing at night was only barely enough to navigate through the shelves of books. Anyone trying to read in the flickering candlelight would have a strenuous time doing so.
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"Come In" by tamia_silverwing
”So how’s everything looking out there? Over.”
The words transmitted by the device were crackly and overly harsh, a crude approximation of a voice that Kiyoshi knew well enough to find this new version particularly jarring. The Blue Shoyru took a moment to consider his immediate surroundings. It was a cool, quiet autumn evening in this part of Neopia Central, and now that the shops were closed the streets were all but deserted, which was how Kiyoshi preferred them. It was hard to ignore the obvious reason for the diminished nightlife scene, however, and even Kiyoshi was beginning to get bored of Neopia Central’s new look. He gazed up at the Fresh Foods store, reflecting on how he used to hate the tacky hamburger building; but somehow, it looked so much more pitiable in black and white.
He raised the clunky, brick-like communication device to his face and pressed the button to talk. “I gotta be honest, Tyra,” he said. “It looks kinda bad. Over.”
When Tyra’s next message came through, Kiyoshi caught the tail end of a laugh. “Yeah, I figured it would probably be the same as Kiko Lake. Grey and more grey. Guess there’s not much more to say about it. Over.”
Kiyoshi wandered away from Neopian Fresh Foods, finding the stillness a little eerie as it settled over the greyed-out city. “You did say it wasn’t contagious, though, right?” he asked, checking the soles of his shoes for any new signs of discolouration. “I know I’m not exactly known for my vibrant aesthetic, but I still don’t think I’m ready to commit to a paint brush colour that gives you the seasonal blues. Over.”
“I said no one knows whether it’s contagious yet,” crackled the response...
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Next time you are swinging by Brightvale Fruits to pick up more Echtooh Melon to satisfy your cravings for refreshing fruit, consider taking some extra time browsing the aisles to try a new fruit, specifically the Flaming Blooble Fruit.
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