Roaring Into the Sunset

Story summary:

"Driving Off Into the Sunset"

Due to the "Food Critic's Danger in the Hollow" incident, "Cheesetopia" has received negative reviews from food bloggers online.
To restore its reputation, Piper, under Caesar's arrangement, has come to remedy the situation, attempting to find the rumored "Cheesetopia's Secret Sunset Cuisine Recipe" to turn the restaurant's reputation crisis around with a dreamlike dish.

*Rumble*...
Familiar rumbling echoes from outside, heralding the arrival of Steeltusk.
Of course, it's a sign of his driver's arrival too!

Piper: Hey, does eating here come with a free parking pass?

Piper: Gimme a cup of Nitro-Fuel with ice, and get my ride a bucketa fuel without ice... please~

Welcome to Cheesetopia.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): Welcome to Cheesetopia, (‍Piper.Piper.Text for Wise / Piper~Piper~Text for Belle‍)

You have to pay for parking.

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): You have to pay for parking, (‍Piper.Piper.Text for Wise / Piper~Piper~Text for Belle‍)

Piper: So, is this that diner? I was actually planning on zonin' out and escapin' reality at a random roadside drive-in diner before work.

Piper: Luckily, I'm a mature and reliable adult. Let's get back to the painful topic of work and reality.

Piper: Remember those food bloggers Burnice invited to shoot a video about the diner? Yeah, the ones who drank her Special Nitro-Fuel, took a wrong turn and almost became Ethereal chow.

Were they satisfied?

Cheesetopia must have blown their minds!

(ProtagonistProtagonistWise / Belle): (‍Hmm... I bet they were satisfied with Cheesetopia's Outer Ring cuisine, right?Hmm... I bet they were satisfied with Cheesetopia's Outer Ring cuisine, right?Text for Wise / Let me guess... Cheesetopia's delicious cuisine stole their hearts!Let me guess... Cheesetopia's delicious cuisine stole their hearts!Text for Belle‍)

Piper: They gave the diner a negative review, though I can't say if it really was an issue with the food or if they were holding a grudge on account of almost dying in a Hollow. Anyway, the boss... I mean, Caesar, isn't buying it.

Piper: So, poor Steeltusk and I were sent here on a mission.

Piper: Here's how it's gonna go down: We enter the Hollow and find Cheesetopia's secret sunset cuisine recipe, then use it to fix the PR crisis Burnice caused.

Piper: Our source of intel: The middle-aged man in a ripped sleeveless shirt who runs the barbecue joint downstairs. The witness: Burnice.

Piper: Steeltusk's tank is full, and I've partook in a lil Special Nitro-Fuel too.

Piper: My passenger seat is empty. Wanna go for a ride, Proxy?

(Receive combat commission Driving Off Into the Sunset)

Head to the Hollow with Piper to obtain the "Secret Sunset Cuisine Recipe"

 Commission Description

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Due to the "Food Critic Hollow Incident," Cheesetopia has received negative reviews from food bloggers online.
To restore its reputation, Piper, arranged by Caesar, has come to remedy the situation. They are trying to find the rumored Cheesetopia's "Secret Sunset Cuisine Recipe" to turn the restaurant's reputation crisis around with a magical dish.

(Enter Driving Off Into the Sunset

Go back to Blazewood and meet up with Piper

 Commission Description

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Due to the "Food Critic Hollow Incident," Cheesetopia has received negative reviews from food bloggers online.
To restore its reputation, Piper, arranged by Caesar, has come to remedy the situation. They are trying to find the rumored Cheesetopia's "Secret Sunset Cuisine Recipe" to turn the restaurant's reputation crisis around with a magical dish.
Now that we've got the recipe, let's get back to Blazewood and meet up with Piper.

(Talk to Piper)

Piper: People like me from your uncle's generation don't really understand much about social media, but when it comes to diner reviews it oughta rest entirely on the food, right?

Confrontational Food Critic: My job isn't as easy as you might imagine! You... Uh... You weirdly... mature-speaking... kid!

Piper: And aren't you interested in the slightest about the Outer Ring's "Secret Sunset Cuisine"? It's a real fun name, right? The only one of its kind in the Outer Ring.

Confrontational Food Critic: I'm more interested in affiliate partnerships than that... To be blunt, just because I'm getting paid doesn't mean I have to say good things! I'm a professional with a conscience.

Piper: Your conscience sure is cheap.

Complete Menu Customization, and host the food critic

 Commission Description

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Use the legendary recipe to win over the picky food critics!

(Talk to Kasa, opens new VIP customer lightbox)

(After selecting Stage 10 in Level 03)

Confrontational Food Critic: Secret sunset cuisine recipe... Gimmicks like that, pretending to be all mysterious, it's so out of style in New Eridu...

Confrontational Food Critic: Well, whatever, I'll try it, considering the promotional sponsorship I was giving...

(Upon serving the food)

Confrontational Food Critic: It looks terrifying! Can you really eat it?! ...That's the kind of image that my eyes were assaulted with before I even steeled myself to take a bite.

Confrontational Food Critic: Yet, once I did, I actually thought... the taste overwhelmed the terror, and it tastes quite unique...

(After successfully completing Stage 10)

Piper: How about it, kid? Has your humble sense of self esteem been conquered by the delicious flavors of Cheesetopia?

Confrontational Food Critic: Hmm... A good diner needs more than just food to swallow!

Confrontational Food Critic: Don't think you can hope to dazzle me with a few of the local pastries...

Piper: I've been had a phase of my life too where I was always flashing rebellious glares and saying nasty things to people just to chase attention by bein' a renegade.

Piper: But when you're tossing and turning in bed in the middle of the night and thinking back over your post history, are you proud of your view count? Or are you sad because you never got what you really meant to say off your chest?

Confrontational Food Critic: This... What's up with this brat suddenly acting as though they're so sophisticated...

Confrontational Food Critic: Speaking of, even though she talks like a grownup and drives a heavy truck, she doesn't look at all like she's old enough to even get a license...

Listen up, you

You've got something to learn

Piper: I've seen your channel a bunch. Back when you first posted — your smile in that video was more candid than now. The smile of someone sincerely sharing their joy with an audience and a camera as they enjoy a delicious flavorful surprise.

Confrontational Food Critic: You... I don't think you really understand people that well! Like you're some lofty saint sitting on top of a mountain...

Piper: But today... If it isn't for views and more fans, it's for Dennies and fame. I think at some point you must have wanted to share your sincere feelings with everyone, right?

Piper: So, right here right now: Whenever you say something dishonest, can you still taste the feeling that comes from food? Do you still remember... That smile?

Confrontational Food Critic: ...

Piper: Of course, if you haven't even gotten any sense of joy from the meal you've just had, then forget I said anything.

Piper: Just be honest with yourself, kid.

Confrontational Food Critic: Why you... cranky geezer!

The confrontational food blogger seems to have lost their will to fight, and drives off wearily...

Piper: I'm getting thirsty. let's [sic] grab some Nitro-Fuel later.

I didn't expect Piper to have such a strict side.

Is that the "talk no jutsu"?

Piper: Can't help it. Every hero team has an older guy who's seen it all. They have to use their temporarily mustered up love and improvised speech of questionable life lessons to change the villain's heart at that crucial life or death moment.

Piper: Everyone in the Sons of Calydon are too young. I had no choice but to learn these lil tricks of the trade in secret while driving.

Piper: Want me to share my favorite how-to videos with you? Trust me: One day they'll come in handy.

(Receive event commission Holy Cheese (III))