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[failedrescue]

[Well, this is a dilemma.

He was fairly certain he didn't pass through a Gateway. He had absolutely no reason to when he was certain they have been sealed now. However, it was clear that he somehow did on his way to deliver a message to Sieg, because how else could he have ended up in a completely unfamiliar place like this? Not to mention, whichever gate he must have entered in wasn't in this city despite him not recalling any other place, because he can't seem to get out at all. At least, not the first ten times he had tried crossing the gate he saw.

And he was running late. It was unforgivable for him to be this late.] I should have been more careful. If I had just kept in mind the possibility that the Gateways were still open, I wouldn't have let my guard down.

[But what can he do now?

Soon enough, he may approach the closest person he sees, deciding that the best way to go about this is well... not to panic.]

Pardon me, but could I request some assistance?

Comments

[ladieswhodresslikemen]

[Might as well. Certainly more well-mannered than the last new guy she met.]

Sure, why not.

[failedrescue]

[Ah, good, she seemed friendly enough. That makes this easier.]

I thank you for your time.

I was wondering if you have perhaps seen a Wanderer in these parts.

[ladieswhodresslikemen]

Well, there're a lot o' people wandering, but the way you say it you're lookin' for somethin' else.

[failedrescue]

Ah, I should have clarified. [How to describe...] A Wanderer is a merchant who sells some rare things. They usually don't have a shop, so I was hoping to find the current location of one stationed in this city.

[timeliness]

Of course! I'm new around here myself, but if I can help, I'm happy to.

[failedrescue]

[Hmm.. Did she mean she was new to the city or to the world? It was hard to tell given his situation, but...]

I was wondering if you have perhaps seen a Wanderer around here.

so sorry this is so late

[timeliness]

A Wanderer? I'm not sure what that is...

no worries <3 Same here /)_(\

[failedrescue]

Simply put, they are wandering merchants. They normally have a caravan with them.

[lookslikemomo]

Sure! Whatcha need?

[being greeted by new people isn't getting old for Takeshi, nope!]

[failedrescue]

Have you perhaps seen any wandering merchants here?

[lookslikemomo]

Wandering merchants? [headtilt.] No, I don't think I have.

Is this for a quest?

[failedrescue]

Not at all! I don't believe Lady Moana had asked any quest like that. [Totally missing the point.] They're usually a small group of traveling merchants with a caravan, though I'm not sure if it's the same here.

[minetodecide]

Hmm? Yeah, sure. How can I help?

[failedrescue]

Do you happen to know which w--- city this is? I wish to locate a wandering merchant.

[minetodecide]

This is Mac Anu, as for a merchant.

[He turns and points towards the main square.]

There should be a few of them there.

[A pause]

I haven't see you around here, are you new?

[failedrescue]

[Mac Anu. Nope, not in any place he's heard of. When he sees the direction he's pointing at though, he quickly shakes his head.]

Ah yes, I have just recently arrived. Unfortunately, I was looking for a specific type of merchant. One with a moving shop.

[doggedness]

[Roberto's been wrapped up in his own thoughts and business the last few days. He knows things but at the same time he's not gotten any further in finding out where or how to return.

But when he hears a familiar voice--]

--You?! [Hi, Asad.]

[failedrescue]

[Oh, well there's a pleasant sight!

Sort of. Well, it wasn't unpleasant at least, and maybe he knows what's going on.] Lord Roberto, it is you! Did you also enter a Gateway?

[doggedness]

Not as far as I remember. [And boy does he look unhappy about it. But there are more important things to ask about!! Namely,] Where's Chrodechild? Did she come with you?

[resipiscence]

[ ... man, a lot of people have been approaching him lately. he wonders if it's karma-- ] You could. But it depends on what sort of assistance.

[failedrescue]

I wish to locate a Wanderer here. Have you perhaps seen one?

[resipiscence]

Several. Actually, most of us here are Wanderers, so to speak.

[revealed]

[ juuuust passing by on his way to replenish his potions stock, when-- ] Oh, sure! You must be a newcomer, right?

[failedrescue]

[Oh, that was an interesting response.] Why yes, I am! Is it that obvious?

[revealed]

Just a little. Usually when people show up, they're looking for someone.