Use your new entrepreneurial skills taught by the Mysterious Man to talk business with Owen.
Speak with Owen
Hey there, Player! Got something on your mind?
Nah, how are things with you?
Yeah, I want to sell you a recipe.
Nope, was just leaving.
How's your brother?
The first and the fourth option advance the mission. Choosing the second or the third answer will end the dialogue immediately, but the player can still speak with Owen to try again.
→ Nah, how are things with you?
Hm, well, actually we're in a bit of a slump lately... I think people are getting tired of the same ol' recipes. The Blue Moon special's not so special anymore, I guess you could say! I've been back in kitchen trying to cook up something new and exciting, but so far it's been a no-go. If only there were someone out there, someone who could bring the spark of innovation back to my menu!
→ Yeah, I want to sell you a recipe.
Haha, oh yeah? Straight to the point, huh? Alright! Let's hear it! ...Say, when'd you start cookin' up your own recipes, huh?
"Chaojimalatuoniu-" wha-? I dunno about that name, Seesaian, you say? Oh well, it's your recipe, I guess. I hope you can at least tell me it tastes better than it sounds! Noodles? I dunno, I already got Spaghetti! And people can pronounce that... it's fun to say, even! Spaghetti! Try it some time when you're feelin' down... Yeah, I think I'll pass. Thanks for the offer, though! You should keep cooking, maybe we can work on something together sometime. Catch ya, Player!
→ Nope, was just leaving.
Haha, well, if you're not busy, you know where to find me!
→ How's your brother?
Huh? I don't have a brother, Player. What's gotten into you? Oh! I get it... this must be some hip new way of asking someone how they're doing! Hah! See, I'm still pretty "with it," despite what Grace might tell you! How am I doin'? Lemme think...
Hm, well, actually we're in a bit of a slump lately... I think people are getting tired of the same ol' recipes. The Blue Moon special's not so special anymore, I guess you could say! I've been back in kitchen trying to cook up something new and exciting, but so far it's been a no-go. If only there were someone out there, someone who could bring the spark of innovation back to my menu!
If the player chose to ask Owen how he is doing or how his brother is, they will get the option to continue.
Hey, speaking of which: you got that Cooking Station not that long ago, right? How's that going? Need any tips? Haha!
I've been remaking common dishes...
I have a recipe to sell you, in fact.
Just tryin' not to start fires. See ya.
The second and the third answers give the same lines they gave to the previous question. The player needs to choose the first answer in order to proceed.
...Oh yeah? Hm, you could be onto something. Everybody likes bread and rice and stuff. If you had some way to spice up the classics, yeah, that could be just the thing I need here at the saloon...
Well, don't leave me hangin' here! Surely you're not just spitballin', you've got something in mind, I can tell! C'mon, Player, enough with the suspense, let's hear about your "secret recipe!"
Ah hah... A special blend of eighteen Seesaian peppers? I gotta admit, that sounds pretty hot... I didn't even know they had that many kinds of peppers. Alright, alright, what else? How do you make it?
The blend comes through the Mysterious Man, huh? I see how it is; you can't just give away a recipe like that. Alright, Player, make an offer! How much for your... "Drool With Joy" recipe?"
2000 Gols.
200 Gols.
50 Gols.
The first option will give the player the same choices again, the third option gives the player 200 gols and ends the mission. The second option advances the dialogue.
→ 2000 Gols.
Oof. Er... Two thousand? That's a bit steep, don't you think? I mean, what if I can't sell any of these "Drool With Joy" noodles? That puts me in a pretty bad spot, y'know! Could you go any lower?
→ 200 Gols.
You drive a hard bargain, but, um. Well, I think I'd better taste it first, although, I might be able to guess all the ingredients, maybe that's not fair... But 200 Gols for a noodle dish?
→ 50 Gols.
Huh? You kiddin' me? Fifty, that's all? C'mon, Player. I won't do you like that. Your recipe's got to be worth more than fifty Gols. Here, let me put another one-fifty on top. You deserve at least as much! 200
If the player chooses the second option, they can bargain with Owen more.
I should take some time to think this over...
Mabel thought 200 was fine...
Please! You're my only hope!
Actually, I'm just gonna go.
The first option will earn the player 400 gols and the second option 200 gols.
She did, huh? Hm, Mabel... she's a fine enough lady but, eh, I can't really stand the idea of being out-noodled by anybody, no matter how much I like 'em. Tell you what! Since everyone's after this recipe, how about I pay you double! But only if you promise to keep the "Drool With Joy" noodles a Blue Moon exclusive in Sandrock, deal? 400
→ Please! You're my only hope!
Ahhh, what can I say? I've gotta try these noodles! 200 Gols, you got it! 200
→ Actually, I'm just gonna go.
Oh? Well, alright. Sorry if all my deliberatin' put you off. If you change your mind, come back and we can probably work something out. If you want, that is.
Well, pleasure doin' business with you, Player. It seems the student has become the master! And in such a short time, too... Hm, if you get time, could you maybe share some pointers with Grace?
In any case, I'll try out your recipe soon and let you know what I think. Thanks a lot!
Conduct if married to Owen[]
If the player is currently married to Owen, they will get different lines for this mission. Initially the player will not get any money for giving Owen the recipe.
Darling! Something on your mind?
"Drool With Joy?" Uh huh...? Well, you know, a lot of customers have been saying that my menu's gotten a bit stale. Maybe this is just the thing to put the spark back in our line-up!
Okay, so basically your run-of-the-mill soup noodle dish, but with a twist... Eighteen different peppers? I didn't know they had that many. Then top it off with veggies and fresh Yakmel meat. I gotta say, that sounds like it could work!
I'll take a swing at it then, Darling! I'm really impressed you came up with this recipe, it's quite brilliant in its simplicity. I have a feeling people are going to love it!
A month later,[ verify ] Owen will thank the player for the recipe and give them 400 gols:
Darling! Remember those "Joy" noodles you taught me to make? They've ended up being a real hit over at the saloon, we had a really good month! Here's some of the profits; buy yourself something nice! You earned it.
Post-conduct[]
After the player sells Owen the recipe, Drool With Joy Noodles will be sold at Blue Moon To-Go.
Conversations[]
Several characters will share their opinion on the new dish at Blue Moon with the player after the mission:
The new noodles at the Blue Moon are well and good, but whenever I get a whiff of that smell coming out the window, I start drooling like a puppy at a hot-dog eating competition! Not good for staying hydrated! I do love them, though...
That dish you made is really great. There's a lot of feeling to it... at first it seems simple, but it certainly isn't. And you said you just started cooking recently? (sigh) No, no. You should be proud. I'm happy for you.
Where does that Owen come up with them wild ideas of his? "Drool With Joy?" Corny name, but them Seesai folk really know how to spice up a plate, I tell you what! I gotta get that recipe!
Hey, Player! Strange news! The Mysterious Man wants me to be the spokesperson for the "Drool With Joy" noodles! He said he was inspired by my ability to fight through the spice... But really I just thought they're kinda... nice? Hot, but not too hot. But what do you think? Me, a spokesperson! I don't know if I can handle the limelight, but on the other hand, I do get all the noodles I can eat...
The "Drool With Joy" noodles have been a hit! They're pretty much a staple over at the saloon now! Everytime I start makin' it, it takes every fiber of my being to stop myself from snagging a bite! Can't believe I almost passed on the idea...
Recently I've been training my guts! That's right, have you tried the "Drool With Joy" noodles over at the Blue Moon yet? Hm, what's that? You invented them? Alright, alright, good for you... but you know: no one likes a braggart, Player? I mean, you don't have to go around beating your chest about every little accomplishment... Where was I? Ah, yes! I'm training my guts! Even my iron intestines are no match for the heat of those noodles. Indeed, they pass through me like an avalanche. This is unacceptable! I will overcome this challenge as I have others before!
Experience +450