I don't remember for sure. I think I asked some trainee about it once? I've had all this phone speak down for so long, it's hard to remember the details! LOL! LOL!
[ In the morning if Dick steps outside his home, he will find a dried flower wreath hanging on the door, delivered by the mail mice. Attached to the wreath is a tag. ]
[On Christmas morning, Gumshoe will find at his door a neatly-wrapped notepad paired with a delicate little magnifying glass. Next to the gifts is a card inside a wax-sealed envelope with Gumshoe's full name scribed in elegant cursive on the front, in both Roman and Persian (کفش آدامسیدیکه) alphabet. The card's message reads:]
Detective Gumshoe,
I hope these help you find clues to solve the mystery around our kidnapping here in Visium. If there's any detective who can figure it out, it's you!
[ Angel never really makes social calls, they're too much effort but today, they have a favour to ask, and Dick always said they were welcome so... Have a little Angel calling you up out of the blue! ]
Sheesh it was just a joke. I know, I know, I'm probably waaay older than you anyway...
[ Angel pauses for a moment then, the sound of them turning on a dry tap before responding. ]
Nope. Not a drop. Well, that's a lie, there's a drop but not enough. I stink. I've been sleeping in a groove in the wall and the mushroom base of it has started to rot? Or well, I think that's what the mush is, I'm not a mushroom expert even though I am a fun-guy.
[ For a joke, Angel's delivery is so dry and stale. ]
Yeah, but a joke can't stand when it's built on something that just ain't true! [He shakes his head.] Yeah, you would be the real old-timer here...
[Gumshoe pauses as he listens to them talk about their situation, increasingly distraught.]
What?? Hey, this is no time for mushroom jokes, pal! I know you're an angel and a devil, but that doesn't sound like any kind of place to stay. Just come on over here and get yourself washed up, alright? If you don't have anywhere better to stay, you should just stay around here!
...I don't know enough about halos to know if that's how they work...
[They are a bit of an abstract thing, but he's guessing that's also not entirely serious.]
Well, uh, yeah! I mean, I've been living on my own all this time. It might be nice to have a roommate. And it sounds like you could really use a nice place with running water and all. You'd be welcome here for sure, pal!
[ It is and it isn't serious? It's hard to tell with Angel, simply because they keep such a straight tone and face when they say such things. ]
A roommate? What's a roommate? But sure, it could be nice not to smell and be hungry. I asked someone for food the other day and they more or less scolded me for not having a job or a way of getting my own food. I'm not used to having to do this stuff myself.
[Whether or not it's supposed to be a bit, Gumshoe fits naturally into his role in this comedy routine.]
You don't know what a roommate is? It's pretty much just a word for someone sharing a home with you. Or I guess housemate might be more accurate here, since we can have our own bedrooms. I'd be happy to help you with both of those things, pals! And I can help you learn to take care of yourself too. It sounds like that person you talked to like a jerk, but still, it's important to be able to do those things.
Yea, so? I heard you humans have something called an appendix and I bet you don't know how that works either.
[ Gumshoe is perfect when it comes to comedy! They sometimes fall for Angel's jokes and antics and other times they just do or say something funny. Shit, if Angel could live off of humour, they'd be feeding till their full with Gumshoe around. ]
Huh... Roommate, housemate? Sounds funny but sure okay, I'll be the roommate and you can be the housemate. Will you really help me though? I have stuff stuck between my feathers that I can't reach, I'm not so bothered about my skin, the dirtier I am the less likely anyone is to try and touch me. Oh! Do you have gloves? Just to be on the safe side.
Of course I know what that does! The appendix does... um... uh... It does... human stuff!
[He says that quickly before clearing his throat and changing the subject-]
Of course I'll help you out, pal! I've for gloves and everything! But you can't stop at your wings, you gotta get your whole body clean! ...Wait, why does it sound like I'll be the one doing the cleaning?
[ Can you hear the sarcasm and amusement in their tone Dick, can you? Angel is smirking on the other end of the phone during this part of the conversation. ]
Yea, my hair is tangled at the bottom and I'm pretty sure that smell is my feet. I'm gross! Haha! Might need to borrow some clothes till I can get some new ones because washing them is too much effort. Huh? Well I can't exactly clean myself now can I? My arms only go so far back and it's such an effort. Besides! Isn't that what roommates do?
I'll take your word for it, Dr Gumshoe. Real complicated human shit, uhuh.
[ Angel can hear the nervous laugh and it only makes them smile to themselves. ]
Sure is! That's why I'm getting you to do it instead of doing it myself haha! And, whatever, I don't mind oversized or baggy. It might help people take pity on me and feed me.
[ Oh? What's this now? Angel can't see the redness in their face but they can hear the awkwardness in their voice. ]
They don't? Why not? What kinda roommate do I need to do that sort of thing then? And yea, I would actually appreciate the hand.
[Even he can tell they're not buying it. But it's worth a try!]
Hey, it's not nice using pity to get stuff from people like that. You can still get fed just by being nice to them, pal!
[The awkwardness is very palpable.]
W-well I guess the kinda roommates that are... I guess... used to being like that around each other! [Naked. He clears his throat.] A-anyway, yeah! Sure. I guess I can... help you out!
[ They said, in a knowing, sing-song tone. They're gonna remember this moment and use it against Gumshoe at some point in the future, just watch! ]
It's not? How come? Pity is easier though, I don't have to do as much. You took pity on me just now. Said you're let me move in and help look after me. Or was that because I was nice to you?
[ If only Devil could feed off of awkwardness, Angel would be full all the time. ]
Being around each other like what? ... Naked, you mean?
[ And now the real teasing begins~ ]
I guess you could be naked too when you bathe me. It makes sense after all, means your clothes wouldn't get wet either and if I'm all sticky and messy, you don't wanna get that on your clothes and if you get sticky and messy too, you can just wash yourself off in the bath as well! That's a win-win situation right there roomie!
Th-this isn't pity! It's totally different, pal! [He shake his head quickly.] It's just... someone looking out for someone else! Simple as that.
[And then he goes redder, having trouble even looking at the device while continuing the conversation.]
...Y-yeah. That, that's essentially what it boils down to. Like that!
[He makes some awkward noise, and it's a bit before he carries on.]
I- I don't know about that, pal! I could always wear a, uh, light clothes or towel while I'm helping you out. But I can still take my own bath afterwards, simple as that! H-how dirty are you planning on getting anyhow, huh?? [He isn't even going to touch the parts about stickiness!]
Once upon a midnight dream, while you opened your oracle so weary... This message came to be! 😱 And now, you’ve been CURSED!! It's real curse magic! 😈💀
If you don’t send this to 10 people within the next 6 minutes, you’ll wake up to these horrors:
1. Your phone screen will mysteriously crack... 📱💔 2. A pixie will rearrange your furniture in the middle of the night 🛋️🧚 (and you’ll fall on your face) 3. The shard magic you collected will go to 0... and you'll have to start all over again 💎😱 4. You’ll lose your abilities you regained one by one 🔮😳 5. Vaeros will come into your nightmares and force you to date him... 😘💋 6. But if you do send it... nothing creepy will happen 👀 …maybe… 🕷️
[ A box is left outside Gumshoe's Home, with the following items!
Obtained x1 New spiffy Detective jacket that he can wear over his shoulders and not have to hook his arms under it x1 A squeaky duck that looks weirdly similar to Gumshoe x1 A cool new Pen! x1 A metal insulated cup to keep cold or hot beverages inside. It has an image of a cute stylized Mug Logo on it with text on the mug saying: #1 Detective. Clearly it means he is the best detective... This is very basic looking and was clearly made here in Somnius.
[Maria comes over, like she said she would. it's good to get out of the place she's sharing with James and even better to have company with someone who actually wants to talk with her.
she does send a message over "I'm here!" before she's right there.]
[Gumshoe's eager to have some company over. And a pretty lady at that! Once he gets the text, he hurries over to the front door and opens it as he looks for her approach. He'll eagerly wave to her once he spots her.]
Hey there, pal! You made it!
[He's without his usual trenchcoat, but otherwise is dressed essentially in his normal attire. And right in front of his hill house is his modest garden, with some simple plants and a few herbs.]
Oh stop! You make me sound like some kinda Da Vinci... But y'know what? I guess I am pretty great!
[With that burst of confidence, he goes to open the door her!]
C'mon in, pal! And prepare to be wowwed!!
[Inside is a humble abode that definitely looks like it was recently cleaned, possibly in a hurry. And one bust has been set up by the door - one which bears the face and shape of one Blue Badger.]
I sure dudy, pal! That's none other than the Blue Badger. He's the mascot of my police department back home! I made a dancing stand-out of him once back home, so he was a natural choice for me to sculpt! He came out pretty good, right?
Thanks, pal! Of course, I got the advantage of having this earth magic to help me out. But I'm sure there's natural talent there too! But I don't limit myself to mascots. I've been practicing with a bunch of people around! Check it out, pal. The Gumshoe Gallery!
[He leads her towards one small room that has more sculpted busts! Some a little clumsily made and lopsided, but there's a mix of gelfling and human subjects, and some other inhabitants past and present, such as one Angel Devil.]
Uh-huh! That was Angel Devil... well, they took the name Mina. They lived with me for a while, after their old housemates disappeared. [He scratches at his head.] But, well, they eventually went home too.
[He manages a smile.]
Good thing I got this to act like a memento then, eh?
Oh yeah. That's kind of a rougher part of being here as long as I have. I've made all sorts of pals from other worlds, only for a lot of them to go poof over time. And you don't even get to say goodbye! That's why, at least it's got to have something to remember them by.
[that must be rough. Maria's never had much experience in the way of making many friends but the idea of having them, only to lose them...that's rough.]
Well, I know you're pretty unforgettable already. I probably won't be forgetting you any time soon.
[That does pull him out of his stupor and puts a goofy grin back on his face.]
Aw shucks, pal! You really know the nicest thing to say! I- I didn't think a lug like me was that memorable, pal! But hey, I don't think I could forget you either!
[if there is anything Maria is good at, it's trying to comfort others. and she thought it might be best for him to be comforted by compliment. seemed like the best idea.]
Don't sell yourself short! Look at all this. And you were very friendly. How can I forget that? But thank you. [she pats his arm.]
Would you really? [Maria is not used to someone being this openly nice to her. while it has become more of a commonplace thing since coming here, she still finds herself surprised by it each time. it's a nice offer and she nudges him playfully.] Did I make that much of an impression already? I'm just teasing. That's nice of you, though. I don't think anybody's ever offered me something that.
Really? I'm surprised no one ever has before! I- I'm sure a bust of you would look great. We might not've known each other for long, but you're such a nice person! I can make it happen sometime, pal.
Thanks, pal. I do try to be sociable! I'm sorry you people didn't talk to you a lot back home... I'm sure some customers just don't know how to be classy.
[He shakes his head, assuming this all has to do with her job as a dancer.]
Well, I personally thank you for it. You've made this nicer than anywhere else I've stayed. [though that's easy to do! but she was grateful for Gumshoe. a little bit of kindness did go a long way when it came to her.]
Aw, you think I'm pretty. [she teases him and then quickly moves past that. it feels a little mean to tease this poor guy like that. way too easy.]
You know, though, you might be able to help me. The guy I know from my home, he isn't very helpful. Not like you, what with you being here for so long. Think you could help fill me in on things?
Geesh, you charmer, you. [she elbows him playfully.]
I guess it's hard to know everything all at once, right? There's a lot going on. [she would jump onto any chance to insult James but that's not very cute of her to do. she'll play it safe.]
And when it's someone like you, you're just more in the know, yeah?
I'm just calling it like I see it, pal! But yeah, you came to the right person. I'm a detective too, so I've been keeping track of a lot of things! Whatever you need to know, I can help you with. And I'll be happy to do so!
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?sometime post-snowman?
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Actually, what was his future? Did he come alive too?
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It was a real fiasco, pal.
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Good work, detective.
Wait, there's an emoji for this. 👍
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[ look he knows he's a little outdated sometimes but. ]
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It was very LOL! You can't sell yourself short!👏
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Who taught you about LOL?
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Okay. I like your confidence.
What about LMAO?
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Detective... I wish you well, on your internet abbreviation journey.
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Gift Delivery (backdated 12/25)
Happy Holidays!
- Willow
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Detective Gumshoe,
I hope these help you find clues to solve the mystery around our kidnapping here in Visium. If there's any detective who can figure it out, it's you!
Let me know what you find.
Jasmine
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Hey old man, you got some water at your place?
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[ Angel pauses for a moment then, the sound of them turning on a dry tap before responding. ]
Nope. Not a drop. Well, that's a lie, there's a drop but not enough. I stink. I've been sleeping in a groove in the wall and the mushroom base of it has started to rot? Or well, I think that's what the mush is, I'm not a mushroom expert even though I am a fun-guy.
[ For a joke, Angel's delivery is so dry and stale. ]
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[Gumshoe pauses as he listens to them talk about their situation, increasingly distraught.]
What?? Hey, this is no time for mushroom jokes, pal! I know you're an angel and a devil, but that doesn't sound like any kind of place to stay. Just come on over here and get yourself washed up, alright? If you don't have anywhere better to stay, you should just stay around here!
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[ They're not even really paying attention to what they're saying when they make that comment, they're honestly just zoning out a little. ]
Still better than the cell I'm used to back in my world... Wait, you mean it? I can come stay with you?
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[They are a bit of an abstract thing, but he's guessing that's also not entirely serious.]
Well, uh, yeah! I mean, I've been living on my own all this time. It might be nice to have a roommate. And it sounds like you could really use a nice place with running water and all. You'd be welcome here for sure, pal!
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[ It is and it isn't serious? It's hard to tell with Angel, simply because they keep such a straight tone and face when they say such things. ]
A roommate? What's a roommate? But sure, it could be nice not to smell and be hungry. I asked someone for food the other day and they more or less scolded me for not having a job or a way of getting my own food. I'm not used to having to do this stuff myself.
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[Whether or not it's supposed to be a bit, Gumshoe fits naturally into his role in this comedy routine.]
You don't know what a roommate is? It's pretty much just a word for someone sharing a home with you. Or I guess housemate might be more accurate here, since we can have our own bedrooms. I'd be happy to help you with both of those things, pals! And I can help you learn to take care of yourself too. It sounds like that person you talked to like a jerk, but still, it's important to be able to do those things.
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[ Gumshoe is perfect when it comes to comedy! They sometimes fall for Angel's jokes and antics and other times they just do or say something funny. Shit, if Angel could live off of humour, they'd be feeding till their full with Gumshoe around. ]
Huh... Roommate, housemate? Sounds funny but sure okay, I'll be the roommate and you can be the housemate. Will you really help me though? I have stuff stuck between my feathers that I can't reach, I'm not so bothered about my skin, the dirtier I am the less likely anyone is to try and touch me. Oh! Do you have gloves? Just to be on the safe side.
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[He says that quickly before clearing his throat and changing the subject-]
Of course I'll help you out, pal! I've for gloves and everything! But you can't stop at your wings, you gotta get your whole body clean! ...Wait, why does it sound like I'll be the one doing the cleaning?
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[ Can you hear the sarcasm and amusement in their tone Dick, can you? Angel is smirking on the other end of the phone during this part of the conversation. ]
Yea, my hair is tangled at the bottom and I'm pretty sure that smell is my feet. I'm gross! Haha! Might need to borrow some clothes till I can get some new ones
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[A nervous laugh. He rubs at the side of his head .]
Sssounds like a lot of work to do! You can borrow my clothes if you want, but they might be be too big for you...
[And that last part makes him feel redder than ever.]
I- I don't think a lot of roommates do that, pal!! B-but... Uh... I guess... If you're having trouble, I could lend you a hand!!
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[ Angel can hear the nervous laugh and it only makes them smile to themselves. ]
Sure is! That's why I'm getting you to do it instead of doing it myself haha! And, whatever, I don't mind oversized or baggy. It might help people take pity on me and feed me.
[ Oh? What's this now? Angel can't see the redness in their face but they can hear the awkwardness in their voice. ]
They don't? Why not? What kinda roommate do I need to do that sort of thing then? And yea, I would actually appreciate the hand.
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[Even he can tell they're not buying it. But it's worth a try!]
Hey, it's not nice using pity to get stuff from people like that. You can still get fed just by being nice to them, pal!
[The awkwardness is very palpable.]
W-well I guess the kinda roommates that are... I guess... used to being like that around each other! [Naked. He clears his throat.] A-anyway, yeah! Sure. I guess I can... help you out!
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[ They said, in a knowing, sing-song tone. They're gonna remember this moment and use it against Gumshoe at some point in the future, just watch! ]
It's not? How come? Pity is easier though, I don't have to do as much. You took pity on me just now. Said you're let me move in and help look after me. Or was that because I was nice to you?
[ If only Devil could feed off of awkwardness, Angel would be full all the time. ]
Being around each other like what? ... Naked, you mean?
[ And now the real teasing begins~ ]
I guess you could be naked too when you bathe me. It makes sense after all, means your clothes wouldn't get wet either and if I'm all sticky and messy, you don't wanna get that on your clothes and if you get sticky and messy too, you can just wash yourself off in the bath as well! That's a win-win situation right there roomie!
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[And then he goes redder, having trouble even looking at the device while continuing the conversation.]
...Y-yeah. That, that's essentially what it boils down to. Like that!
[He makes some awkward noise, and it's a bit before he carries on.]
I- I don't know about that, pal! I could always wear a, uh, light clothes or towel while I'm helping you out. But I can still take my own bath afterwards, simple as that! H-how dirty are you planning on getting anyhow, huh?? [He isn't even going to touch the parts about stickiness!]
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Once upon a midnight dream, while you opened your oracle so weary... This message came to be! 😱 And now, you’ve been CURSED!! It's real curse magic! 😈💀
If you don’t send this to 10 people within the next 6 minutes, you’ll wake up to these horrors:
1. Your phone screen will mysteriously crack... 📱💔
2. A pixie will rearrange your furniture in the middle of the night 🛋️🧚 (and you’ll fall on your face)
3. The shard magic you collected will go to 0... and you'll have to start all over again 💎😱
4. You’ll lose your abilities you regained one by one 🔮😳
5. Vaeros will come into your nightmares and force you to date him... 😘💋
6. But if you do send it... nothing creepy will happen 👀 …maybe… 🕷️
Good luck 😏💀
12/25 gift delivery!!
Letter: Merry Christmas, Pal! - BB ]
action!
she does send a message over "I'm here!" before she's right there.]
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Hey there, pal! You made it!
[He's without his usual trenchcoat, but otherwise is dressed essentially in his normal attire. And right in front of his hill house is his modest garden, with some simple plants and a few herbs.]
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she looks to his cute little garden (and he's got hobbies!) before turning her attention to him with a smile.]
Lucky for me, right? I finally get to see the great artist.
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Oh stop! You make me sound like some kinda Da Vinci... But y'know what? I guess I am pretty great!
[With that burst of confidence, he goes to open the door her!]
C'mon in, pal! And prepare to be wowwed!!
[Inside is a humble abode that definitely looks like it was recently cleaned, possibly in a hurry. And one bust has been set up by the door - one which bears the face and shape of one Blue Badger.]
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though the first thing she sees is the Blue Badger and she blinks, pointing to it. still smiling because hey now, she isn't rude.]
Did you make this one?
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I sure dudy, pal! That's none other than the Blue Badger. He's the mascot of my police department back home! I made a dancing stand-out of him once back home, so he was a natural choice for me to sculpt! He came out pretty good, right?
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You did. Way better than I could do. You typically do mascots and things like that.
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Thanks, pal! Of course, I got the advantage of having this earth magic to help me out. But I'm sure there's natural talent there too! But I don't limit myself to mascots. I've been practicing with a bunch of people around! Check it out, pal. The Gumshoe Gallery!
[He leads her towards one small room that has more sculpted busts! Some a little clumsily made and lopsided, but there's a mix of gelfling and human subjects, and some other inhabitants past and present, such as one Angel Devil.]
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even if her world is very, very tiny and this isn't a fair comparison.
she goes to the one of Angel Devil and points.] This somebody specific?
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[He manages a smile.]
Good thing I got this to act like a memento then, eh?
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Have you lost a lot of people you knew here?
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Oh yeah. That's kind of a rougher part of being here as long as I have. I've made all sorts of pals from other worlds, only for a lot of them to go poof over time. And you don't even get to say goodbye! That's why, at least it's got to have something to remember them by.
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Well, I know you're pretty unforgettable already. I probably won't be forgetting you any time soon.
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Aw shucks, pal! You really know the nicest thing to say! I- I didn't think a lug like me was that memorable, pal! But hey, I don't think I could forget you either!
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Don't sell yourself short! Look at all this. And you were very friendly. How can I forget that? But thank you. [she pats his arm.]
So come on, show me the gallery.
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[He continues grinning, and blushing slightly.]
Of course, I'll give you the whole tour of each piece! Y'know, I'd even make one of you if you wanted!
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Really? I'm surprised no one ever has before! I- I'm sure a bust of you would look great. We might not've known each other for long, but you're such a nice person! I can make it happen sometime, pal.
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So you've been a nice change of pace.
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[He shakes his head, assuming this all has to do with her job as a dancer.]
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Even offering to make me a bust.
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You know, though, you might be able to help me. The guy I know from my home, he isn't very helpful. Not like you, what with you being here for so long. Think you could help fill me in on things?
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And he quickly latches onto the chance to help.]
I'm sorry your friend hasn't been helpful. But leave it to me, pal! I'll field any questions you got about this place!
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I guess it's hard to know everything all at once, right? There's a lot going on. [she would jump onto any chance to insult James but that's not very cute of her to do. she'll play it safe.]
And when it's someone like you, you're just more in the know, yeah?
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I'm just calling it like I see it, pal! But yeah, you came to the right person. I'm a detective too, so I've been keeping track of a lot of things! Whatever you need to know, I can help you with. And I'll be happy to do so!
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[it wasn't so bad to feed the guy's ego, she thought. someone might as well feel good.]
Come on, show me more.
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Wh-what can I say, pal? I'm a man of many talents! But hey, I'll give you the full tour!
[He says that before leading her through sculptures of random gelfling shopkeepers and other NPCs, complete with little trivial anecdotes about them!]