[in your mess hall. . . or voice posted]

[idle_traveller]

At a time like this. . . I can't help but think of a place I visited once. It doesn't have much to do with what's going on, but it might be a good distraction or something to think on

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[buggereye]

They say disaster brings out the truth in people.

[idle_traveller]

[nods] For a good reason.

[buggereye]

Mmm. I haven't visited a village like that specifically, but I've seen similar situations.

[idle_traveller]

Likewise. Though, not as. . . Impacting.

I take it you're a traveler too?

[buggereye]

That's right.

[idle_traveller]

It's nice to meet you. My name is Kino.

[buggereye]

I'm Ginko. What's your reason for traveling?

[idle_traveller]

That's a difficult question, but the concise answer would be. . . I'm traveler, so I travel.

[buggereye]

[chuckles]

That answer applies to a lot of us, I'd say.

[idle_traveller]

You as well? Or do you have another?

[buggereye]

[teasing, lightly]

That's a difficult question.

... I'm a mushi-shi. We're more or less required to travel, due to the nature of our jobs.

[idle_traveller]

If you'd like the long answer, then I'll oblige. But I think that's enough philosophy for one night. . .

And a mushi-shi is?

[buggereye]

It's entirely up to you.

A wandering supernatural expert. We assist people in dealing with "mushi" and their effects. I suppose I'm something of a doctor, in modern terms.

[idle_traveller]

Mm, give me a moment then. . .

I see. That's an interesting sort of doctor, though. But what is a mushi?

[buggereye]

All right.

... ah. I also have a long explanation, if you'd like to hear it.

[idle_traveller]

I would. Please.

As for traveling. . . I can't really say why I do. It's not a need, but a desire to see other countries with their traditions and people. It's my way of experiencing the world. I imagine, by the end of my journey, I'll understand what it meant. At the same time, I can't think of myself as anything but a traveler. . . And the thought of settling down makes me anxious. So, I keep traveling, because I am a traveler.