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[keaton_mask]

Um...

[If Kafei was hesitant the last time he made a scroll message, then right now he's just a ball of nerves. That dragon thing got him laughed at, and then his last in-person meeting was...less than stellar. It's hard to trust people, okay? But right now he really doesn't have much of a choice.]

...I had planned on going to those mines once they opened, and now that the time has come, I'm in need of an...escort. I know I was told that the path would be safe, but at least in Termina, it's incredibly unwise to leave town unprepared. Really, I have no idea how this town gets away without having any guards...

Which means I find myself forced to reach out. I'm afraid I have nothing to pay anyone with, so I can understand if this sounds less than ideal. After all, I don't have to go...

[He begins to shrink back, the second-guessing commences; ABORT. ABORT.]

This was a bad idea, I apologize.

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[foolish_seal]

Might be a good time to go see what those Diamond Dogs are about. I'll go.

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[keaton_mask]

They seem very kind, from what I've gathered.

[Although, he wasn't exactly here when they were known for attacking ponies.]

...I'm apparently an honorary Diamond Dog now.

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[foolish_seal]

Really? Huh. Congratulations.

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[keaton_mask]

It wasn't exactly difficult. Their logic is apparently based around the shape of teeth.

[OR SO HE GATHERED.]

Although to be fair, it's the only reason why I'm even interested in going.





[A pause.]

So...you can fight?

[mistweaver]

I am not worried about payment! You need food, and I am all for adventure!

I would be honored to come along! I am good at cooking!

[happiest zebra ever...]

[keaton_mask]

[Happy. TOO HAPPY. Kafei's eyes dart back and forth, unsure what to make of all this. You people and your kindness.]

You...want to feed me?

[WHY?]

[mistweaver]

I am good at it. Well, I am also a healer, but back home, my people are good at cooking. And we enjoy it!

Why not share? [She looks a bit startled at that.]

[keaton_mask]

Because you don't know me...

[Haha, what is a trust?]

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[poolicide]

...the mines aren't deadly, right?

[Atta boy Cameron.]

There's no poison gas?

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[keaton_mask]

Only mushrooms, from my understanding.

[Which...isn't much better, but Kafei never planned on going that far.]

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[poolicide]

Mushrooms...

[Doesn't sound so bad. And besides, babysitting isn't...that bad. Compared to oh say, getting shot at.]

Sure, I'll do it. Who knows, there might be...gold...or something...

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[keaton_mask]

[He eyes Cameron suspiciously.]

So if we were to be ambushed on our way there, you would fight for me?

[kuukai]

Good, now I know where yer gonna be.

[keaton_mask]

[!!!]

I-I'll have you know that I have the entire colony of Dogs on my side. If you even think of doing what you're suggesting...

[kuukai]

Yeah.... well....

I can talk ta bears. [ Really. ]

[keaton_mask]

[He continues to bristle until he finally slumps his shoulders, giving a very defeated sigh. That was all he had.]

Please, I can only beg at this point. I don't wish to fight... I'm still sore from the last one...

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[freeasthewind]

...Kafei... [Feena is just in shock for a moment. Surely she's imagining this. She thought Kafei would steer away from others as much as he could, expecially after his post about that dragon.]

Kafei, don't be silly. It's not a bad idea. There's nothing wrong with asking.

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[keaton_mask]

[If he had his way, he would. Desperate times call for desperate measures.]

I suppose not, but I also don't want to rip anyone off.

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[freeasthewind]

You're not ripping anyone off.

If you'd like, I can accompany you.

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[keaton_mask]

[He shuffles for a bit.]

O-Oh, well...if you're sure... I can't promise it'd be a particularly exciting trip.

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[downstairslife]

Have you assembled a party already? I'm willing to go if you still need members; I can't say that this is something I'm entirely unused to.

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[keaton_mask]

[Ohhhhh, that's a dragon.]

Y-Yes, I did... Somehow...

[Which he still doesn't quite understand how.]

I certainly can't stop you if you wish to join...us.

[He can't. At all. He's powerless to do so. Why are people even dragons?]

[Visual] Sorry for late on this meant to a while ago

[firstofthefallen]

My.

I hadn't thought of you as the type to explore.

[Visual] Never forgiven

[keaton_mask]

I'm not.

[Well, no use lying.]

But I've been left no other choice if I'm to visit these people.

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[firstofthefallen]

Why meet them at all?

In the end, haven't you already made up your mind they'll disappoint you?