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[ anyone passing through thor district may find one (1) lancer making conversation with the resident rude snowman-- where 'conversation' means 'a snowman hurls insults while a knight is polite'. ]

I assure you, snowman, my attire was not meant to offend you. [ but no matter what he says, all he seems to get is more comments on how

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[masterswords]

[ He got a gift, too? Link points to the Silver Rune in his hands. ] You, too?

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[broduil]

[ a nod on lancer's end. that helped to confirm a suspicion, at least. ] So the gifts are not identical. I suspected as much.

[ he'd already seen one different snowman, but it couldn't hurt to try and figure out the behaviors of as many as he could for future reference. ]

What was asked of you before recieving that?

[masterswords]

[ Link looks a bit sheepish at the question. The snowman had been rude about it, but he had wanted to help regardless. ] He lost his button.

[broduil]

I see. [ kind of odd, but he couldn't really expect anything else. ] That at least seems more practical than insulting people to see how they react.

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[lethechained]

[This definitely seems to be something she can help with, so she wastes no time.]

I got a basket full of candy and ice cream.

What makes you think they have good intentions? [...Well,] The snowman that I met seemed very nice but it's not always easy to know for sure.

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[broduil]

[ well, that's new. he makes a quick mental note of the information before replying. ]

Thank you. I myself received a silver mug and tea, and I have also heard of runes being given out. The gifts all seem to be practical, if not extravagant, so far.

[ a pause. caution was always logical, but-- ] Though rude, the snowman I spoke with gave no indication that he was any sort of threat, and I am yet to hear of any case where violence has occurred. If sent by these gods, they would have no reason to harm us in any way.

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[lethechained]

[If sent by the gods, indeed. She's still not so certain that would be proof of their innocence, since she isn't convinced of the gods', either.]

Have they been safe too? [Perhaps clarification is necessary.] I'm still not sure whether I should eat what I was given or not. [One isn't supposed to take candy from strangers, after all.]

Maybe. Still I think it might be too early to know for sure. [She stops short of expressing her concern regarding the trustworthiness of the gods, but only at the last moment; that last sentence of his causes her some concern about how such a statement might be received.]

[broduil]

Yes. I'm sure word would have spread by now if there were dangers associated with any of the items. [ it's in people's nature to doubt. ] From what little we know of this place, there is nothing to suggest anything means us harm. If that changes, I assure you that myself and others will do what is necessary to keep the peace.

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[aestusaurea]

[Snowman, eh? Saber's more than pleased to tell the tale of her encounter with one. She gives a nod of triumph as she adjusts the ornate scarf around her neck.]

Umu! Of course these snow-people have nothing but good intentions! One had approached me, asking if I could be a model for a painting... and I, of course, gave it the honor! After all, it's only natural for a true artist to desire the capture of my radiance!

[She ducks off-screen for a bit, and some shuffling is heard. Seconds later, she shoves a painting at the screen.]

Look! See see? Though not as good as my works, it's nonetheless a wonderful masterpiece that it allowed me to keep! And it gave me this exquisite scarf as well! I am truly pleased.

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[broduil]

[ never change, saber. ]

It paints quite well for being made of snow, I must admit. [ and he can picture her posing for ten snowmen if they asked. never let it be said that saber deprived her fans of what they wanted. ] The gifts so far seem rather fitting for their recipients.

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[aestusaurea]

Umu, that is rather thoughtful of these 'gods'...

[Paaauuuse.]

Though, Lancer, which Saber were you inviting? You must be more specific with these things now.

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[broduil]

And rather unfortunate for those who declined such simple requests.

[ though he couldn't really blame anyone for getting annoyed at thor's snowman, at least. her second comment does make him pause for thought, but there's really one solution to all of this. ]

Then I will extend my invitation to include both of you. Though different, I suspect your company will be as welcome as the Saber of my own war.

[songspieler]

Good intentions? [ guess who argued and is brushing off snow all over his clothes thanks to that snowman from thor. ] Hah! Even my intentions are better than that animated snowball.

[broduil]

[ oh dear. now he knows what would have happened were he not polite to thor's snowball. ]

Did you provoke the snowman, or did it simply attack on sight? [ he has his suspicions... ]

[songspieler]

He started it. [ semi-whiny voice. ] It wasn't even my district. I was just passing by.

[broduil]

Which district, may I ask? All those outside my own have done little but fled from me on sight. [ and he isn't all that scary looking, so he suspects it's not a singular thing. ]

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[junesoholic]

U.. uh-huh, I got something from the snowman too..! [ she smiles - shyly, since she's still not good with talking to strangers, but genuine all the same. ]

I think they're really nice for handing out all of this.

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[broduil]

[ oh, hey. having five kids of his own kind of clued lancer in on how to deal with them, so he softens his tone a little and smiles. ]

Indeed they are, when they seem to seek only politeness in return. [ he's figured out that most of the other snowmen are a lot nicer than the one he dealt with. ] May I ask what you received, Miss?

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[junesoholic]

[ she gives a smiling nod, before turning for a moment as if she's grabbing something. a few moments later she proudly presents a basket filled with food to the view. ]

This..! I thought the snowman looked a little sad, since he was asking for something warm, so.. I brought it to him and then he gave me this.

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[broduil]

A most fitting gift, I imagine! [ he's also just glad she didn't get a knife like he saw earlier. be proud you aren't in hel district, nanako. ] You should enjoy that to your heart's content, Miss-- it's to your credit to be so nice to somebody else.