Badruu's Dialogue

Well, if it isn’t another friend I haven’t met yet!

I’m Badruu, the farmer, and I sense we have some good THYMES ahead.

Did I mention in addition to farming, I also do stand-up comedy?

Do you know why the carrot was so great at martial arts?

It's because he practiced carrot-aye. Hi-ya!

My produce is getting so popular with the Humans, Zeki’s started to order more.

I think now is the time to act if I want to lock in a new price... I gotta turn that lettuce into cold, hard cabbage.

You’re getting good at gardening.

I was wondering if you’d picked up any new tilling techniques, because I am all tilled out...

I just restocked the shop with a fresh harvest of carrots.

I have it on good authority from the local chapaa in this region that my carrots are pretty tasty.

Man, my back is aching today. But I still gotta work. The crops aren't gonna water themselves.

Unless I can train a tomato to hold a watering can...or I invest in a sprinkler system.

Why were the baby sweetberries crying?

Cause their ma and pa were in a jam!

Do you know why it's so hard to harvest a spring onion?

Because they keep bouncing away. Boing boing boing!

Potatoes are the worst crop to harvest. They're so low to the ground, they really throw out my back.

I’ve got a joke for you. Why did the musical farmer only grow corn?

'Cause he liked to play by ear!

Why are tomatoes the proudest veggie on the farm?

Because they are simply de-vine.

It’s been a great harvest year… if you happen to be a cactus farmer.

I don’t remember the last time I saw rain.

Why do ormuu ranchers always have the best legs?

Because they’re used to raising their calves!

I always like to have a few fried potatoes before, during, and after a hard day’s work.

Why? Because they are SPUDtacular.

I’d say it’s time for me to get an award for all this farming.

Why? You ask.

Because I’m out standing in my field.

I always have a headache after I harvest wheat all day.

I call them "my grain" headaches.

I told a joke earlier that actually made Hodari laugh. Want to hear it? Why did the bard perform on a ladder?

...He wanted to hit the high notes.

I don’t know if Hodari was laughing with me or at me, but either way, I appreciate the chuckle.

You know I first got this ocarina when I was a kid.

I actually thought I was good enough at one point to join a troupe of traveling bards if you could believe it!

Good thing I got rejected though, or I never would have had my life here.

If you spend enough time at the Inn, you'll no doubt encounter Tarkaa, the traveling bard.

They're pretty popular around these parts...a bit overrated in my opinion. Their songs aren't nearly funny enough.

In the afternoon, I make a quick stop in town to make my deliveries.

But it doesn’t hurt to stop by the Inn and have a pint while I’m out.

Auni picked up a joke book for me in the library the other day.

When I went to return it, Caleri mentioned that Delaila has had "The Passions of Jabari" checked out for three weeks.

I never knew she liked reading romance.

I’ll have to check it out after she returns it... maybe it could give me a few pointers.

Hey, your home is looking mighty swanky.

If you need decorating tips, ask Delaila.

She really knows how to make a house feel like a home.

Auni thinks me and Delaila are tougher on him ‘cause we like Nai'o better.

I wish I could help him see that isn’t true.

We’re only tougher on him because we can see he needs some extra guidance.

But it seems like the harder we push, the faster he runs away.

You look sad. Maybe a little joke will help cheer you up. Why didn't the farmer trust the tree?

'Cause it was looking a little shady.

I can't thank you enough for how much you've done for my family and our farm.

You're welcome over for supper anytime.

Nai'o brought me some of those batterfly bean seeds.

I've BEAN meaning to plant them, but I just haven't gotten around to it.

Nai'o and Auni told me I need to cool it on the dad jokes.

What do you think? Do I take the veggie puns too far?

I've been practicing with my old ocarina... and I was wondering...

Do you think Auni might like to play? It would be a fun father and son thing we could do together.

It’s hard to be mad at life when the sky looks like this. Don’t you think?

Look at that cloud. What do you think it looks like?

It’s been too long since we’ve had a good bard around here.

I've been wondering what I should do about Auni wanting to join the Order.

Should I encourage his dreams even though I know they aren't likely to come true?

Or should I point him towards a new Path?

I'm trying to decide who to bet on for tonight's arm wrestling championship.

It's between Ashura and Sifuu. Who do you think will win?

So... unfortunately, Ashura was not declared the victor of the arm wrestling match the other day.

Sifuu beat him out at the last minute. I’m gonna nurse my wounds with another ale.

(yawn) I never quite got used to getting up with the rooster.

Everytime I hear it I shout "5 more minutes" at the peki shed.

I'm not usually one to turn down guests regardless of the hour, but Delaila gets cranky if she doesn't get her sleep.

Maybe you should come back another time.

I'm not really tired, but I gotta be up when the peki crows.

If you're looking for Nai'o, he's not here.

He runs off to see Kenyatta at night.

I act like I don't know...there's no reason to spoil the boy's fun.

I mean I remember when Delaila and I were that age. Why we used to --

You know, never mind, that story is a little too spicy to share.

Join us for dinner if you want.

We're having carrot soup to start, followed by seared carrots in a carrot compote, with carrot cake for dessert.

We...may have had a carrot surplus this week.

After how you helped me out, I owe you a lot, but unfortunately all I can offer you right now is dinner. Pull up a chair, we're having baked potatoes and potato soup!

We like to come together for a family meal at night.

Even Auni takes the time to slow down, and trust me. That takes some doing!

Don't mind me if I'm tearing up. I'm just preparing the onion soup for dinner.

I feel so good after my private concert with Delaila, I might have to think about doing a show here.

You know, sometimes being around this place is hard for me.

It reminds me of when I used to play in joints like this.

Don’t get me wrong... I love my life now. But I also miss my life then.

Sometimes I wish I could have both. That life could be more of a circle than a straight line, ya know?

It's ironic, but I find the time I'm supposed to rest is when my mind wanders the most.

Hard work is the only thing that truly relaxes. Well, that and sharing a few a laughs with friends.

If you're coming to listen to another song, you're out of luck.

Bessie started mooing along with the chorus and I don't want to wake the boys.

You came to see my show! Pull up a hay bale and have a listen.

"Those old songs makes me cry like onions in the eye."

"If you wanna know why I'm look towards the sky, it's because I'm wonderin' what became of that guy...that guy who used to think he could fly."

Player! You’ll never believe what I just heard!

I went by City Hall to drop off some paperwork and Kenyatta was humming my music.

It was a song I used to perform in Bahari City back in the day.

I thought everyone forgot it, but apparently some new bard brought it back "ironically."

Anyway, it feels good to be remembered. Regardless of the reason.

You know, I don’t really like my Path as a farmer.

The act of growing and raising food doesn’t really bring me joy the way it does for Delaila or Nai'o.

But it puts three meals a day on the table, and makes my family happy.

So I suppose things could have been worse.

I keep trying to convince myself that things will work out for Auni, even if he doesn’t like what he ends up doing, just like they worked out for me.

Only thing is... I don’t really want that. I want things to be better for him.

Thanks for supporting my musical endeavors.

Delaila’s always had complicated feelings about my musical aspirations.

I originally turned down her proposal 'cause I thought I was gonna run off with a traveling band, and I think she’s still a little sore over it.

I've got a new composition I'm working on for the ormuus. It's called Moooonlit Sonata.

I wrote a new song the other day, and I want to try it out on you before anyone else.

Okay... ready, let’s go!

"I've got a girl who makes me smile. She makes me want to stay for awhile. Her hair is long and her horns are big...

...She's a much better friend than a wild pig. Her name is... FLUFFFFY!

...She's the cutest ormuu in the world. FLUFFFFY!

She's my chonky, hairy, little girl." ...

(sigh) I think I’ve been spending too much time in the barn.

Do you reckon me and Delaila have lost our spark?

So I’ve been thinking about ways for Delaila and I to spice up our marriage.

First, I thought paprika might due the trick and then I realized she’s allergic.

But then I thought maybe we could have a romantic weekend away just the two of us.

Where do you think I should go?

It's much easier to spend all day tilling the field when I know at night I can play for my family. Not just the ormuus.

Though I have to admit, I always milked those ormuu performances a little...

Do you think I should do anything different with my hair for my big date night with Delaila?

You’re right. She fell in love with this mug, exactly like it is.

Thanks for helping out Delaila with her jams for the county fair.

Now I know who to count on when I'm in a jam-related jam.

Delaila's always worried about how Auni is gonna turn out, but between you and me, I'm more worried about Nai'o.

That kid acts happy, but he takes on so much. If I so much as slump when I sit down at the dinner table, he starts insisting he takes care of my chores so I can rest my back.

He needs to learn that he's not responsible for other people's happiness.

Bessie wanted to thank you for fixing my lute.

She was over the mooon for my performance.

I can't tell you what it felt like to play for Delaila, and finally have her like it and appreciate it.

I think your help with the song is what did it. I feel prouder than a peki who laid a whole dozen eggs!

Man, I can't stop thinking about that meal Delaila and I had for dinner the other night.

The food was so good, I was surprised I made it!

Between you and me, I'm surprised when I do anything right. Maybe that's why I need a confidence charm.

Your acceptance ceremony was the most beautiful one I've ever seen.

I was crying so hard you would think I was making onion soup with a side of onion rings.

There you are! Good to see ya, sproutling.

Now, bear with me, I know I put the paper around here somewhere... Ahem.

Congratulations! You've gained access to the Gardening Skills Store! What does this mean for you? Well-

Ahh, this is a little dry, huh? Basically, you give me gold, I give you stuff! The more you garden, the more you can get!

Keep working on those skills, and I'll have new goodies for you!

Speakin' of goodies, have some seeds! I've seen how much you CARROT 'bout gardening!

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Did you know you can make your tools stronger by reinforcing them with iron?

How's that for a bit of iron-y?

Ha! Some days I feel like an egg, because I just crack myself up. Anyways, I've got a new recipe with your name on it!

Don't get scrambled out there, ok?

I sure am impressed with your garden. You've certainly got the right stuff for this...

And I've got even more of it for you! Check out this new recipe.

Po-ta-go and have a great time gardening!

You've got a green thumb for gardening! And I'd know, mine have literally turned green.

I can't wait to see what you cook up next. I mean... grow. Cooking is more of Reth's thing.

Give me a holler if you need anything else!

The only reason why I’m not out working Delaila's Maji Market booth with her is because I have to keep an eye on the animals and Auni.

The boy keeps asking me every five seconds if he can go to the market with his ma and big brother.

I feel bad for keeping him at home, but the last time we let him stay out past his bedtime, he didn’t sleep for a week!

The Maji Market's open tonight, and just in time for the Luna New Year!

You'll find me and Auni out there supporting Delaila. She's got a booth there, and she's selling an assortment of treats she's spent the last few months perfecting.

It'd put a big smile on her face if you come out to support her, too. No pressure, though. I know you're a busy bean!

I plan on getting together with different folks every night for hotpot, just to see what ingredients everyone's going to use.

The flavor of the soup changes depending on what you put inside, so it'll taste different each time!

Nai'o attended the first Maji Market to support Delaila on behalf of me and Auni. This year, he offered to stay behind while we went.

Someone's gotta keep an eye on the animals, especially Feathers. Out of all our pekis, he's the biggest troublemaker.

Maybe next time, we should bring him along with us. Bet he'd have one PECK of a time here!

Delaila's been working her butt off to perfect her recipes for the Luna New Year.

Don't tell her, but I have a surprise planned for her to reward her for her hard work.

It includes a candlelit dinner and serenade from yours truly, and some handmade gifts prepared by the boys. I hope she likes it!