Pokémon But Stardew Valley Chapter 116 116: Robin and the Barn’s Completion

Though it didn't erase her bad mood entirely, Robin felt soothed.

She softly thanked Indeedee—then slipped on the ladder.

Distracted, she hadn't secured it properly. The ladder tipped sideways.

Robin squeezed her eyes shut—but no pain ca. When she opened them, Indeedee's Psychic had caught her mid-fall.

"Indeedee?"

"I'm alright, sweetheart," Robin whispered, hugging the concerned Pokémon. "Ron ntioned you can sense people's thoughts?"

Indeedee nodded gently.

Robin's heart softened. "Thank you… I feel better now."

She buried her face in Indeedee's fur. "I don't know what's wrong with …"

She'd never felt this fragile before. Past crises—like Detrius burning down the house during experints—never rattled her this deeply. Those were solvable. But yesterday's helplessness, the terror of the unknown, protecting her children and Joy's child while her husband chose to chase research in that cursed rain…

A sob escaped her.

Indeedee patted her back.

Ron paused, then set down his Hops and approached. "You okay, Robin?"

"Yeah…" Robin mumbled into Indeedee's fur. "Just… today, I really want to cry."

Ron knelt, rubbing her shoulder. "I saw Detrius yesterday. His hazmat suit was solid. And I got soaked too—Linus did as well. I think the 'green rain' is just moss or fungal spores mixed in. Scary-looking, but harmless."

Robin lifted her head, eyes still red.

"So probably nothing to worry about," Ron added. "Detrius studies this stuff—he likely knew it was safe. He didn't an to scare you."

Though he wore a full hazmat suit…

"He's fine!" Robin sniffled, then worriedly eyed Ron. "But you? Any side effects?"

"None. Only the Geodude were affected." Ron pointed to the pond, where Rattata scrubbed moss off Geodude with brushes.

Since dawn, Geodude had been bathing—hating water but desperate to remove the itchy moss coating their bodies.

Robin laughed at the sight, then frowned at Ron.

He wasn't like Detrius with professional gear. As a newcor like Joy, he'd risked the rain only for the farm's sake.

Rembering Joy's panic yesterday, Robin stood, forcing a smile. "I'm good now! Hey—go to Harvey's clinic tomorrow. They offer free check-ups once a year."

"Check-up?"

"Yeah. Better safe than sorry. If there's an issue, treat it early. If not, then at least for your peace of mind."

Ron hesitated. "If I have ti."

Seeing Robin's improved mood, he returned to harvesting Hops.

Pam, working nearby, spoke up. "Can I leave early today?"

Ron nodded. "For the check-up?"

"Yeah." She'd always hated clinics, but life had hope now—she wanted to live well.

"Go ahead. The farm will cover the cost if needed."

Even knowing the rain was harmless, paying for Pam's peace of mind was worth it. He'd planned to harvest alone yesterday.

"Oh—and get Shane too. He got soaked as well."

Pam thanked him and focused on work.

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That evening…

Robin stayed late, finishing the Barn ahead of schedule.

Ron imdiately moved the Miltank inside, paid Robin for tomorrow's Coop upgrade, then headed ho, pondering cattle plans as he cooked dinner.

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Sumr 16

After morning chores, Ron checked the mailbox. The Pale Ale sales had deposited a hefty sum. Ti to buy cattle.

He'd never planned to profit from milk—the Miltank's output alone could drown him in dairy for a year. His goal: raise beef for Kalos.

Marnie's calves matured in five days—a ludicrous tiline. Normal cattle took 12–18 months; here, just five days.

With enough livestock, his beef and chicken could supply 80% of Kalos's at market.

Ron pocketed the bill and headed to Marnie's ranch.

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