Where are we?
Why are we here?
Oh, right, we're house-hunting.
It's been quite the while since I visited this lot.
I'd forgotten how cold it is.
You look toasty warm.
I've prepared some winter wear for you as well, Letty.
Really?
Though there weren't many options in your size.
As long as it's warm, I don't care!
This is warm, but hard to move in.
"RED DRAGON"
This might be a little too flashy for me.
Now I'm even colder!
This is warm, and I can move my arms and everything!
He looks like a crab cream croquette.
So why are we out in the middle of a big field of snow?
You wish to live in peace and quiet, yes?
As such, I knew this would be perfect: no heroes, cheap land price,
and very, very isolated.
You sure like to take things to the extreme, huh, Dearia?
I don't see any buildings around here, though.
That is because you will build one.
"Land for Sale" Right here.
"Land for Sale" Right here? Right here.
Here you are.
A shovel?
Indeed.
"Property #4: A Cold Home"
"Monster Documentary: The Life of Yeti"
The humble Yeti, a creature representative of this extreme region.
Wait, where did this come from?
Let us observe them in their native habitat.
They spend their lives roaming the tundra, hunting for food.
In this desolate land, blanketed in ice and snow year-round,
the yeti must remain nomadic to feed themselves and their children.
Building a permanent home is simply out of the question.
And so, the yeti live in temporary dwellings: igloos they build themselves.
"It's quite comfortable! Why not try building one for yourself?"
You'll be building yours in a similar fashion. Use all the snow you like.
I have to do it myself?
Since there's no need for security measures,
you should be able to manage it yourself.
Building it yourself means no construction costs and no material fees.
You can build the home of your dreams on some of the cheapest land available.
All you need to put in is a little hard work!
You know that makes this sound really sketchy, right?
The lot stretches all the way to those far mountains. Build wherever you like.
And it's all mine? Land is quite cheap out here.
Right, then, let's begin work on your igloo.
Around here's good.
First, compress the snow with your feet.
You'll want to find a patch of snow with the right hardness and density.
"1: Compress the snow" You'll want to find a patch of snow with the right hardness and density.
"1: Compress the snow" This snow is suitable.
"2: Create blocks and stack" Next, create blocks out of snow and begin stacking them up.
"2: Create blocks and stack" Fill in any gaps with extra snow.
"2: Create blocks and stack" The smaller you build it, the warmer it will be inside.
"2: Create blocks and stack" Got it.
You'll build three rooms: the main room, a storage space, and the entryway.
"Main Room"Storage"Entry"
The main room should be a step higher than the other rooms.
Then, hang up seal pelts in the main room.
"3: Hang seal pelts" They'll help keep out the cold!
T'would seem the weather has cleared.
Dearia! I'm finished!
Excellent work.
Aww, shucks.
Now for the difficult part.
Huh?
As I explained earlier, this location is extremely isolated.
However, that means that surviving here can be quite difficult.
I believe it'd be best for you to experience that yourself.
Why don't you try to survive here on your own for the next three days?
What?
Do try not to die!
Not another training arc!
W-Wait, can I find a more peaceful place to live?
This will build character.
I don't need character!
I'll return in three days. Good luck!
W-Wait!
Guess I should go get some firewood.
Honestly, I kinda think I can make it!
Oooh, reindeer!
I can eat them!
But how do I catch them? Do I use a trap, or use my bare claws?
I-I'm stuck!
S-Someone, help me! Please, help!
I mean, I've never hunted before.
I get all my meat from the butcher's shop.
Guess I'll just head home for now.
But how? The weather's so bad...
Where's my igloo? Where is it?
It's a total whiteout. I can't see anything!
There's something behind me!
Help! Let go of me!
Are you inviting me in?
Thank you so much!
My, if it isn't Letty! Huh?
I'm helping out with dinner. Take off your coat and wait right there.
Dearia! Thank goodness, I thought I was a goner!
Wow, the inside of this igloo is so warm!
Actually, it's kind of hot...
All done.
Huh? Dearia...
What are you doing?
What do you mean? I took my shirt off because it was hot, that's all.
You can disrobe if you're feeling hot, too.
I mean, I can't take off much more than I already did...
But the yeti's disrobed quite a bit.
Wait, he can do that?
My, it's hot in here, isn't it?
And he talks!
Everyone else has disrobed. Cheers!
Wh-Why are the dwarves here?
N-Not the heroes, too! My, is it hot.
I-It's so hot in here!
Huh? The igloo's melting!
A dream?
Thank goodness, it was all a dream...
Where am I?
I'm hungry...
I wish I had a fishing pole.
How will I get food?
An egg?
I wonder what kind of egg it is.
A yummy egg...
Wait, if I eat this, that makes me an egg thief! Come on, Letty!
I'd be just as bad as any old egg thief! I don't want that!
The only eggs fit for eating are unfertilized eggs!
So don't worry, I'm not gonna eat you!
W-Well, okay, then I'm heading home.
Wait...
What?
"Set Adrift"
H-H-How do I get back? Do I swim? I can't swim!
I don't even know if dragons can survive a plunge into icy water...
Don't give up!
You still have a future ahead of you! I'm sure things will get better!
Don't leave me here alone!
"One day later"
Nothing got better.
I'm so hungry!
No, no, no, I'm not eating it!
Don't eat it, don't eat it, don't eat it...
Don't eat...
me!
A dragon?
Oh, you're awake.
You all right?
Where am I?
Can you stand?
Y-Yeah, I'm okay.
I'm Davy Jones. Who're you?
My name's Letty.
Good to meetcha.
Oh, likewise.
I was lost in the cold, then ended up floating in the ocean, but how...
That's right! I got eaten by a whale!
Right. You're inside that whale right now.
What? So are we just gonna get digested?
Nooo! I don't wanna be digested!
Calm down.
I said, calm down!
For someone so big, you sure are a scaredy-cat.
But I'm gonna die...
C'mere.
Lemme show you something.
Come in.
Wait, really?
You'll be fine. C'mon.
Whoa!
This here's my room. Come on in.
O-Okay, thanks.
Whoa, it's squishy!
Want some tea?
Wait, how'd you get tea inside a whale?
It swallowed up some boxes that fell off a sinking ship.
We've got more than just tea.
Gems, eating utensils, cooking ingredients, even gunpowder!
Th-Thank you!
Boy, is it warm in here.
Kinda stuffy, but warm.
The sea outside might be freezin', but it's nice and warm in here.
Winter's warm, and summer's cool.
Wow...
And heroes never come a-callin'.
That's nice.
Though it kinda stinks in here.
What were you doin' out in the middle of the ocean, though?
Well, about that...
Sounds rough, tryin' to find your perfect home.
Guess even dragons can be picky sometimes.
Yeah, sorry.
Dunno if it'd help give you ideas, but do you wanna take a tour?
You don't mind?
Not at all. Come along.
Here's our laundry room.
What's this?
The washing machine.
Really?
You put clothes in and it washes 'em on its own.
How does that work?
Wh-What's that noise?
That's the whale cryin' out. The vibrations clean off all the gunk.
Wh-Whoa, cool.
So it's an ultrasonic cleaning machine.
This here's where we dry our clothes.
Watch.
Huh? Watch what?
It's a big ol' wind tunnel.
Whenever the whale breathes, the air dries our clothes in an instant.
Wow.
And probably makes them stink, too.
Here's our fuel storage.
We use the whale's fat to light lamps, cook with, and make soap.
Cool!
Plus, it helps the whale shed a couple pounds, too!
I dunno if I'd call that a win-win...
Here's our kitchen.
We got fresh fish the whale swallowed up.
A whole boatful, even!
That's awesome!
I'll make us a feast for the ages tonight.
Really? 'Cause I'm pretty hungry!
Thanks for cooking for me!
Hey, thanks. Bath's filled and ready whenever you want.
Huh? You've even got a bath?
It's a little lukewarm.
Like, kind of gross, but also feels nice.
It's warmed up using the whale's body heat.
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Oh, right. You wanna stay here a while, Letty?
Huh? Oh, no, I couldn't!
You could, it's all good. I'm glad to have someone around, anyway.
Stay as long as you like.
Mr. Jones is such a nice guy.
I've got a warm bed, too... What a nice house.
I wouldn't mind living someplace like this.
I wonder if I'll ever be able to get out, though.
Oh, Dearia...
Gotta pee... Where's the bathroom?
Mr. Jones? What is he doing up at this hour?
Wh-Why is he sharpening his knife?
Is he gonna eat me?
Is he gonna cut me up and feed me to the whale?
Oh, no. Am I trapped here? Is there no escape?
Letty?
Mornin'!
G-G-G-Good morning?
Breakfast's gonna be a bit. I'm gettin' it ready now.
M-Mr. Jones, why are you cooking this late at night?
It's morning.
We live in a whale. We don't see the sun.
Oh.
Need the bathroom?
Oh, yes, please!
It's down that way on the left.
On the left?
Once you're done, give the toilet a kick!
It'll flush on its own!
Wait, where does it flush to?
Out into the ocean!
But where does it come out from?
Don't ask! I'm tryin' to cook!
Ah, you gotta get outta here, then?
Yeah. I need to take this egg back to its parents.
That, and someone's waiting for me out there.
Well, that's too bad. You could stay longer, y'know.
Thanks for the offer.
So how're you planning on gettin' out?
Huh? You mean there isn't a way out already?
No, there is, you can get out if you want, just...
We're gonna blow you out the blowhole.
Hold up!
Huh? What's that, Mr. Jones?
It's not gunpowder, right?
This? It's just pepper!
Wait, why pepper?
It makes 'im sneeze.
That'll get you up and outta here.
And I'll survive that, right?
Never had to blow out a dragon before. Guess we'll have to give it a go.
If you get stuck in there I might not be able to get you down.
Oh, jeez!
C'mon, man up! You're a dragon!
That little egg's countin' on you.
Right! Let's do this, then!
Here we go!
Five,
four,
three,
two,
one.
Fire!
I-I'm alive!
The egg!
Oh, good, it's still in one piece!
I'm free! I'm finally free!
"Set Adrift Again"
I sure am hungry...
Yes! I found me some food!
Okay, I'm gonna eat you!
I'm a big ol' dragon, after all! I can kill a seal, easy!
C'mon now, instincts, take over and get it! Don't let its cuteness fool you!
It's delicious meat! A big slab of meat!
I can't do it! It's too cute!
Perhaps you are indeed ill-suited for this lifestyle.
Huh?
Over here.
Some in your situation would fall right into the survivalist lifestyle...
but you're a bit too much of a city slicker, I think.
I didn't know you were a seal, Dearia! I thought you were an elf!
I am an elf. I just borrowed a pelt from a selkie friend of mine.
Wearing it turns me into a seal.
Just for you, hon.
Were you also the reindeer and rabbits?
I didn't go that far, no.
I kept a close eye on you from afar to ensure no harm came to you.
Oh, he just got swallowed by a whale.
I kept a close eye on you from afar to ensure no harm came to you.
Oh, he just got swallowed by a whale.
Well, don't you look comfortable!
I thought the extreme conditions might awaken your dragon sensibilities,
but you're far too sweet to survive in this environment.
I'm sorry for testing you.
It's okay.
This is the real you, though, right? You're not gonna disrobe, right?
Whatever are you talking about?
What would you have done if I'd actually tried to bite you?
Why, nothing at all.
I would have been impressed...
by how strong you'd become.
Dearia!
Oh, Dearia!
That being said, it would take more than that to sink your teeth into me.
Figured...
Have some stew. It will help you warm up.
Thanks.
Where did you find this egg?
I found it lying there in the snow, and it ended up on the same ice floe as me.
Stop!
Are you allergic to eggs?
That's not why I'm freaking out!
I wanna take it back to its parents.
Wait, what?
Papa!
Papa! Papa! Papa!
Congratulations.
It's not mine!
Papa!
"Elf Housing Realty"
Have you ever built an igloo?
Here's a simple way to do it.
"How to Build an Igloo"
Here's a simple way to do it.
Stack a number of empty boxes, then pack in snow around it.
Wait for it to freeze, then remove the boxes, and you've got yourself an igloo.
Next time, "A Community of Homes."