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[bearshermark]

How does a farmer become rich suddenly? I don't think I've ever heard a story like that before. At least not without marriage. All I can think is either I have a noblewoman as a wife or I got real lucky playing slots when I left for the city. I'm not sure what's more believable.

I was also mistaken for a ferryman when I was steering a gondola the other day while wearing a different mask. It's kind of nice, so I think I'll keep at it for an hour or two a night. I thought it might be helpful if two people from opposite sides need to meet in person for a little while.

-Eleven

Comments

[bearshermark]

We don't make that much through trade. Enough to maintain our way of life but it isn't ever going to make anyone rich.

[downswing]

Mistress Wen and Wei Ying bore harvest, once. Seek counsel.

[bearshermark]

[Once.]

I appreciate the guidance.

[downswing]

( But, more importantly: )

Do natives speak freely near ferrymen?

[bearshermark]

[Oh no]

Some do, I think? Mostly it's been couples and drunken sorts.

[downswing]

They speak of their rulers?

[bearshermark]

Not terribly much, thus far.

But I can keep an ear out, if that's what you're asking.

[downswing]

I ask.

[bearshermark]

If I hear anything of interest.

[downswing]

You may exposure yourself to excess.

[bearshermark]

I'm not a spy.

*ex... pose...

[downswing]

Precisely. Take caution.

thumbs up

[bearshermark]

You don't need to worry.

[downswing]

I do not distrust you.

[bearshermark]

[All right, he'll break]

You could have used three words instead of five there.

[downswing]

( Do not cull them in their youth. Do not cull them in their youth. Do not cull them in — )

[downswing]

Gratitude for master Eleven's teachings.

[bearshermark]

You're welcome.

[downswing]

Should you encounter threat?

[bearshermark]

I don't need my swords to defend myself, but I have them hidden in the case of emergency.

[downswing]

...Wei Ying may spare diversion talismans. More expedient.

[bearshermark]

What purpose do they serve?

[downswing]

Whatever he yet grants them.

[bearshermark]

What purpose would you want them to serve?

[downswing]

Bide your time to flee.