[Survey] Lantern fruit carving!

As Valentino strolled towards the markets, the autumn breeze blew through the wind. He had just finished work, and promptly went to the markets,  ready for some lantern fruit carving. "What will I carve this year?" He asked himself, thinking about all the different things he could carve into his fruits. Would he carve a particularly interesting star pattern, a fun memory, or something else? The options were limitless.

 While approaching the markets, he ran into Dusky. "Hey, Dusky! How's your evening going?" He asked, a small smile on his face. "I'm doing well. I assume you are as well?" Valentino nodded in response. "That's good. I am just here to get some lantern fruit for carving tonight..." Valentino smiled as Dusky said that. "I am too! Wanna go shopping together?" He asked; he knew Dusky was far from their family for their studies, and wanted to make sure they were not too homesick. "Sure, it would be nice to chat with you outside of studies." They replied. As they walked together towards the market, Valentino made sure to ask many questions on how his student was doing; it had been a month since they last saw each other! "How's school going for you? Are they teaching you everything you need?" He questioned. "Yeah, I just wish they moved a little slower. It always takes me time to absorb information." Valentino nodded at that. "I understand, I felt like that during school too. The field is much easier in my opinion." 

As the pair got to the lantern fruit section, they were overjoyed to see the many lantern fruits available. "Wow, they all look amazing as always!" Valentino exclaimed, with Dusky nodding in return. They spent a good hour or so looking through the fruit, seeing what they thought looked cool. "Wowie, this lantern fruit looks awesome!" Valentino said, picking up a lantern fruit; it had a curved top and deep blue color. "How much prestige for this fellow?" Valentino asked, pulling out his wallet. "4,000 prestige, please." The farmer replied. "Ooooh, what a steal!" Valentino said as he paid the farmer. "Thank you so much!" He said as he put the lantern fruit in his backpack. 

Meanwhile, Dusky searched for their own special lantern fruit. As they searched, a special lantern fruit caught their eye. In the "clearance" section, an unconventionally shaped, small, reddish brown colored fruit sat. "How much is this one?" They asked, pointing to the peculiar fruit. "That one is 3,200 prestige." The farmer said. "I'll take it, please." Dusky said as they handed the farmer the prestige, before taking the fruit. "Thanks." They said, placing the fruit in their pouch. 

While Dusky situated themself, Valentino walked over to them. "Ooooh, nice one!" Valentino commented as they started to walk out of the market. As they walked, Valentino and Dusky returned stories of previous years of lantern fruit carving, and what they were both thinking of carving into their fruits. "I think I want to put an amber shelf on mine." Dusky said. "Oh that sounds cool! I'm not quite sure what i'll do on mine yet..." He replied. "There's always tomorrow, so don't stress." Dusky replied as they came to a stop. "Well this is my place, see you later Valentino." They said, waving at him. "See ya, Dusky!" He replied, before continuing home. 

Once home, Valentino got straight to work on his lantern fruit; he decided he was going to carve the beautiful night sky. As he got to work, he put on a record on his record player, listening to the soothing music as he carved. He slowly carved out an extra cool cluster of stars, working hard not to make any mistakes. 

An hour later, he was finished. "Wow, that looks perfect!" He remarked with a smile. He brought the fruit inside and placed it on the countertop to dry, before cleaning up the mess outside. He was excited to put it out tomorrow, and see everyone elses lantern fruits.