- first tale -

[story_trader]

It took me a while to realize that this journal's original owner is dead. The account has been settled, and payment has been received.

Travelling has become hazardous as of late.

Comments

[ororororo]

Indeed it has. I've gotten pretty lucky so far, but I've heard stories of people bandits and highwaymen.

[story_trader]

They're more than stories on this side. I barely managed to escape a group of bandits before finding this journal.

Maybe it's time to move further to the East again, but that's only a temporary measure until one war or the other catches up.

[ororororo]

There's more than stories on this end too, but you don't need to know that.

To leave the war behind, that would be nice. May I ask who it is who has found your journal?

[story_trader]

Yes, it would be.

My name is Watanuki. May I know yours?

[war_imperative]

That's to be expected, with the war on. With the clans fighting each other and the Emperor watching, there's less attention to spare on law and order.

[story_trader]

Unfortunately. But couldn't they at least spare a few territories for those of us who don't want to get involved?

[war_imperative]

Most of the territories to the East are currently uninvolved if you want to get away from it all. Although I wouldn't expect that to last forever.

[story_trader]

That's what I was afraid of.

How about you? Any plans of moving?

[flatchest_oni]

Hazardous? Really?

[story_trader]

Yes. There are too many restless elements these days. I guess they haven't reached you yet, and I hope they never do.

[flatchest_oni]

Restless elements? Are those bad?

[story_trader]

Some of them can be.

How old are you?

[regal_innocence]

I...I will agree that it has. Though with the war, it is to be expected...

[story_trader]

All too much.

You sound troubled, if you don't mind me saying so. Are you all right?

[regal_innocence]

Yes, I am all right. It is simply disheartening how the war has changed so many people...in some cases for the worst.

[story_trader]

Conflict can bring out the worst in us. It's... sad, to see someone you care about go into the deep end. More than sad.

[concealed_sage]

I agree, traveling has become very dangerous of late. Although I can promise that if you find yourself in Hyrule the roads will be relatively safe.

[story_trader]

The Princess Zelda..? It's an honor to meet you, your highness.

I'm glad to hear that Hyrule is still a safe haven.

[concealed_sage]

You have me at a disadvantage good sir. You know my name but I am afraid I do not know yours.

As safe as I can make it during these troubling times.

[story_trader]

Ah! Please forgive my rudeness. My name is Watanuki.

I'm sure that everyone living in Hyrule is grateful for that. Thank you.