RPG event - Quest NPC Contact

[thalassino]

◣ Quest NPC Contact ◢

Below is a place to thread out quick little conversations with the NPCs that aren't worth an entire log. Vatheon's staple NPCs will have postings here, and all the other new quest NPCs will simply be listed under the "Quest NPCs" comment header. Please put in the subject line which quest you're talking with an NPC about!

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[behind_my_smile]

I think your sister has some very important things she has to take care of. Plus sisters like different games then brothers do. Perhaps I should tell you a story of two brothers that were torn apart by a big wall like this..

[thalassino]

Oh, I like stories.

[He just looks up at Fai eagerly, waiting for the free entertainment. There's probably a moral to his story or whatever, but he'll take what he can get.]

[behind_my_smile]

[Fai walks over to a chair and sits down.]

It all began in a kingdom where two princes resided! They were the best of friends..twin brothers born under an unfortunate star. The loved each other very much but they also fought at times, like any good brothers do. But no matter what they always knew that they would be together forever. They were sure of it.

Until one day they had a great fight. The older twin had left his toys out just like this and the younger twin had gotten hurt. They were angry and so demanded that a great tower be built so they wouldn't have to fight over toys any longer. The elder twin played in the highest room of the tower, while the younger stayed at the bottom. They could hear each other only if they shouted.

[Fai watches the boy to make sure he is listening.]

[thalassino]

[Of course he's listening, he's compelled to listen to any player character! The boy's all snuggled up on his bed now, treating this like a bedtime story.]

[behind_my_smile]

After many many years of playing alone in the tower, the boys started to grow lonely. Playing alone wasn't much fun after all! They had even started to forget why they had fought at all. But they were both too proud to admit they were wrong or forgive the other. So they stayed.

Then one day the older boy came down with a strange illness. He grew very sick. So sick that he couldn't play with his toys or shout at his brother. The younger twin wondered what was wrong since the tower was so quiet. He shouted for his brother but there was no response. Then suddenly a white note floated to the ground. It read..

I'm sorry we have been apart for all these years. I missed being able to play with you, dear brother. But it seems my time is at an end. I wish I could have seen you one last time but we were both too proud.

The younger boy cried out for his twin but it was too late. Suddenly all the anger he had felt because of that fight years ago no longer seemed so important. All he wanted was to see his brother, and that was a wish that could not be granted. He lost all that time that he could have spent making memories with a brother he would never see again.

[thalassino]

How come the nurses didn't bring the brother back?

[His concept of death is a little lacking. It seems like he doesn't realize it can be a permanent thing...]

[behind_my_smile]

On some worlds death can not be reversed. It is permanent. That means the nurses can't do anything to help him. Plus he was locked away in that tower where no one could reach him.

[thalassino]

[He looks like he's listening pretty carefully, now. He's mad at his brother, but he doesn't want him gone permanently.]

[behind_my_smile]

Ahh..but forgiving someone is such hard work. It takes a very strong person to be able to do it.I'm not sure if you look strong enough. Are you? Do you have the strength to forgive a person? I'd hate to see you end up like those poor princes.

[thalassino]

I could forgive him if he'd keep his messes cleaned up.

[The boy folds his arms stubbornly. He's not budging on that front, it's not fair for him to have to put up with a mess.]

[behind_my_smile]

I'm sure he would be willing to compromise. Should I talk to him? He might wish to hear the story as well. [With a few minor changes of course.]

[thalassino]

Sure. Just head back outside and climb through the window with the jar underneath it.

[They couldn't both have a door, okay?]

[behind_my_smile]

[Fai nods.] I'll be right back. [and he will do as he was instructed. He taps on the window before climbing through.]

Hello?

[thalassino]

[The other half of the room is absolutely covered in piles of junk. The second boy looks up from adding to one of his piles.]

Umm, hi.

[behind_my_smile]

Ahh..there you are~ I almost didn't see you amongst all the things.

[Fai looks around then smiles at the boy.] I'm here to tell you a story.

[thalassino]

These are my treasures!

[He looks pretty proud of himself. He probably has more treasure than anyone in Vatheon!]

Oh, a story? Okay. Umm, you can sit on my bed with me. Just don't step on anything.

[behind_my_smile]

[Fai is very careful and then plops himself down on the bed.] They look like very important treasures. But you know..treasures like these aren't something that will make you happy forever. You have to learn what the truly valuable treasures are and keep them close to you always. Treasures that go far beyond that of physical items.

[thalassino]

[If this story involves someone getting rid of their treasures, he's not interested!]

I'm not getting rid of my treasures!

[behind_my_smile]

That's not quite what I meant. I'm just saying that I think there is one very important treasure that is missing. But I don't think it will fit in this room.

[thalassino]

Are you gonna tell me a story or not?

[He'll just organize his piles while Fai decides.]

[behind_my_smile]

Actually that leads into the story~

It all began in a kingdom where two princes resided. They were the best of friends..twin brothers born under an unfortunate star. The loved each other very much but they also fought at times, like any good brothers do. But no matter what they always knew that they would be together forever. They were sure of it.

Until one day they had a great fight. The older twin had left his treasures out just like this and the younger twin had gotten hurt. They were angry and so demanded that a great tower be built so they wouldn't have to fight over treasure any longer. The elder twin played in the highest room of the tower, while the younger stayed at the bottom. They could hear each other only if they shouted.

[Fai watches the boy to make sure he is listening.]

After many many years of playing alone in the tower, the treasures started to rust and wear away from being played with alone. You see..a magic spell had been placed on them that said if they weren't enjoyed by two people, then they would disappear along with the treasure that was most valuable. Once the elder twin learned of the curse, he searched desperately amongst the piles for that most valuable treasure but it was no where to be found.

It was then that he began to realize that the most valuable treasure was not there with him. That the key to keeping his treasures shiny, was to enjoy them with another. That most valuable treasure, was the brother he had lost. You see..no one else in the kingdom had that brother! That's why he was the most valuable. He could be claimed only by one.

But by then it was too late. The treasures wasted away because they were too plentiful to be loved by just one. But both boys were too proud to admit they were wrong or forgive the other. So they stayed separated..feeling more and more alone as their treasures wasted away.

Then one day the younger boy came down with a strange illness. He grew very sick. So sick that he couldn't play with his toys or shout at his brother. The tower became quiet. The older boy shouted for his brother but there was no response. Then suddenly a white note floated into the room. It read..

I'm sorry we have been apart for all these years. I missed being able to play with you, dear brother. But it seems my time is at an end. I wish I could have seen you one last time but we were both too proud. You will always be my greatest treasure.

The boy cried out for his twin but it was too late. Suddenly all the anger he had felt because of that fight years ago no longer seemed so important. All he wanted was to see his brother, and that was a wish that could not be granted. He lost all that time that he could have spent making memories with a brother he would never see again. For you see..on this kingdom sickness and death were permanent. The boy would never return to life again.