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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.

[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...]

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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.

[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?]

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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 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.]

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[foolish_seal]

Yeah. Bit differently than most around here, but I can fight.

[keaton_mask]

Because you don't know me...

[Haha, what is a trust?]

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[keaton_mask]

I would never have expected...

[Er, no offense.]

I'll have to take your word for it. At the very least, you do look stronger than I am. Rather recently, I've been made aware of how weak I am... I can't say I'm in the mood to risk an attack.

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[foolish_seal]

Understandable. Never know what else could be down there other than the Dogs...

[Like those mushrooms, or any of the other magical stuff that's so common here.]

Just let me know when you want to leave.

[mistweaver]

We were often called upon to help those we did not know.

[And here, Jou Shan shrugs.]

You need help. That is all that matters to me. Maybe we can become friends later, but you need that help now!

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[keaton_mask]

You're going into the actual mines?

[Kafei had only planned on going into the city after hearing about the poisonous mushrooms. Then again, if Minato can fight, he's also probably that weird brave thing.]

I don't plan on leaving immediately, I'd like to gather a few things before I do. But rest assured, I will call you when I'm prepared.

[keaton_mask]

I don't make a very good friend.

[Just getting that out there right now. He tried the friend thing, it was awful.]

But I'm also in no position to pass up free food. I know it's a long shot, but you wouldn't happen to have...meats?

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[foolish_seal]

Gotta get through them to get to the city, don't you?

Besides, I've been in more dangerous places before.

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[keaton_mask]

That's not something you should say so casually.

[mistweaver]

If you do not mind fish, I have that sort of protein. Anything else, I need to import. But I would be happy to, if you do not mind waiting?

The fish is easier, I can fish easily!

[Nor is she a pony squeamish about doing so.]

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[foolish_seal]

Eh. Doesn't matter too much out here.

[keaton_mask]

[The Diamond Dogs said fish was all they had, too. People really need to branch out, step it up.]

Fish is fine.

[Admittedly, he has very little interest in hunting or killing things. If he can get someone else to do it for him, then why not take it?]

My diet's been nothing but milk and berries so far, I'd appreciate the change of pace.

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[keaton_mask]

[Again, far too casual.]

I'd say it does. Wouldn't you want a more peaceful life?

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[foolish_seal]

[Get used to it. That's his MO.]

I think I gave up on that the moment I started fighting Shadows back home.

[Also sign that contract, but Kafei doesn't need to know about that.]

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[keaton_mask]

[He gives Minato a very worried glance.]

Yes...I suppose you'd no longer qualify as normal if you started attacking shadows...

[And now he can't stop imagining him assaulting the walls. How does he handle brightly lit rooms?!]

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[foolish_seal]

[Why is... oh. Right.]

...They're a kind of monster. Not the stuff casted by light.

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[keaton_mask]

You could have said that.

[See, that's much more reasonable.]

So you're a guard, then?

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[foolish_seal]

Currently, yeah. I work at the Night Market.

What I did back home was less official, though.