[puddssoul]

How does your kalon convince Thatcher to give you one of his diamonds for an engine part?

Convince, huh? That sounded like a lot of work. Sycamore sighed. So close, yet so far. The ship would be fixed soon but of course there had to be one more bump in the road that required them all to pitch in. Were these people forgetting that they were paying customers who had put their hard-earned cash into tickets for this cruise? But for some reason the employees were acting like nothing was up while she and the rest of the passengers scurried around like mice looking for solutions to all of these crazy problems that were cropping up out of nowhere.

It didn't take her long to find Thatcher, his steampunk goggles were kind of a dead giveaway. She had to admit they were a look, although she wasn't sure it was a look anyone here could really pull of.

Sycamore observed him from a ways away for a bit, watching as he muttered to himself and moved about all sorts of shimmering, shiny gems. But only a diamond would do to fix the boat, at least according to Shark. So a diamond it would be - she didn't really feel like doing this mission more than once, after all, and didn't think she'd get away with that either.

"Just a diamond, then I can go home." She reassured herself.

Having his movements all but memorized, Sycamore waited for the perfect opening. Thatcher circled his bounty once, twice - then turned away to walk towards the shrine they were building to some strange crab god she was certain did not actually exist. It was probably all a trap to build him a really nice house or something. But that didn't matter now, this was her shot.

With purpose in her steps, Sycamore strode forward swiftly. One step, two step, as long as she could make them. She'd reached the pile within about five quick strides. "Diamond, diamond," She murmured in panic as she realized the clear, shimmering gem she'd had her eyes on had been buried beneath several others that were clearly more colorful and glittering than what she needed to take back to Shark. Her paws dug in a flurry. The pile fell apart, and there in the midst, she saw her prize and snatched it up just as she saw Thatcher turn around and spot her standing in the midst of his treasure.

"Uh, hey!" His voice rang out, but Sycamore was already running with her diamond firmly clenched in one paw.

For some reason he didn't chase her, and she was glad for that. Maybe he knew she was taking it for a good purpose, or maybe he had so many gems that he didn't care if one slipped away from him. Either way, she was home free before she knew it.

Panting, she dropped the rather heavy stone at Shark's feet. "Fix the boat, please. I'm ready to go home."

[Ｍｉｓｓｉｎｇ✖]

How does your kalon convince Thatcher to give you one of his diamonds for an engine part?

[Stephaaa]

I think very hard in my pweeny brain. What would Thatcher even want? I mean, surely if I traded literal mermaids my stupid pen then surely I can get Thatcher to give me a part if I can find something that looks shiny and valuable. He is not a mermaid I say to myself, and I attempt to shake the idea off. But just before the ideas could escape I caught them.

Wait
Maybe I will get him something shiny

I scrummage through my seriously worn bag and find a few mermaid scales at the bottom. I pretend to shed a tear as I look at the loose change. I really have to start saving up more. But these scales are the true key to...

Knick Knack Trap? Yes, this was the store that would save the day. It was an old woody souvenir shoppe draped with towels and beach equipment, but right at the cash register was what I was looking for. With a little convincing I managed to get it 3 mermaid scales off the regular price (thank you so much store clerk for putting up with my mess, I really appreciated that!)

So then off I went, attempting to track down Thatcher like he was prey. I may have gotten a few nervous glances for acting so mysteriously but surely they will be gone when I make the call.

“Hey Thatcher. I’ve got a special offer for you.”

“I didn’t know we had business ads on the beach on this island,” he replied.

“Ha. Funny. No seriously, you have to listen. I need this engine part from you and I heard you’re a little picky but I think I know what will do the trick.”

“Gee, playing tricks? I hope you’re not giving me mermaid scales. The mermaids don’t like me trying to trade off their shed to them. Plus, I’m still working on my shrine.”

I try to push a bit harder on convincing him, “Well do you want me to come here and keep annoying you or not?” I snap. Ouch for me.

Thatcher hesitates then nods. “Okay what have you got?”

I pull out a bag and shake it around. “Home made, encrusted with jewels. Don’t you want some nice shiny crabby deco for your shrine?”

I can immediately tell he is taken aback by my offer even though he tries to hide it. “Oh um... nice offer? I’ll take it.”

Yes! Yes! He jogs to get the part and we shake hands.
“Deal.” Thatcher says.
“Deal.”

[recherché.]

prompt #12
how does your kalon convince Thatcher to give you one of his diamonds for an engine part?

kina attempts to give them a prism that reflects light into rainbows!

[Raptocidic]

"Please may i have just one tiny little diamond?"

[SaltyBirb]

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how does your kalon convince Thatcher to give you one of his diamonds for an engine part?

"Will a shiny sea glass work?"

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[ ❧ ] thatcher must be pretty lonely holed up in that cave all the time... how could you convince them to give you some gems? maybe you should be sneaky instead; is straight up asking even worth trying? but how would you distract him, or get his attention off the gems at least long enough to get a few for shark?...

...you've got it! a beach party! specifically, a dance beach party, complete with a very sparkly disco ball... surely thatcher wouldnt mind donating some gems to really make the disco ball pop with some gems right from the island itself! and while they're decorating, you can maybe sneak a few away when thatcher's not looking to give to shark when you're done. a perfect plan, if you say so yourself! practically fool proof, and provides fun for everyone! you can just imagine it now; colorfully painted wooden boards for the flooring, fairy lights and lanterns strung about, maybe some cute streamers hanging loosely off the nearby buildings... local cuisine, good music created by all of you, and of cpurse, a glittery, shimmery, gem-covered disco ball! courtesy of thatcher, providing the gems for it in the first place.

now... how to convince thatcher to actually do their part of the plan? that's a whole other thing you'll need to think about.

[deerbroken]

How does your kalon convince Thatcher to give you one of his diamonds for an engine part?

[moondust405]

"Maybe this shell will work...?"

[lonk]

how does your kalon convince thatcher to give you one of his diamonds for an engine part?
venita, palmer, & rudy - by giving thatcher something that allows him to worship the crab gods on the go: a keychain.