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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

[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.

[bearshermark]

I can swim.

[Just. You know, in case that's a concern]

[downswing]

It does not wound pride to accept alternative.

[bearshermark]

No. I'm trying to think of what scenarios you're imagining. Are you worried I'll cause a scene? But I also know from experience that fleeing makes you look suspicious.

[downswing]

I envision drunkards. Assailants. Thieves. Capture.

[bearshermark]

[Okay, now his pride is prickling a bit, but he'll give him the benefit of the doubt]

You're saying my blades should be a last resort.

All right, I'll speak with him when I get the chance.