' ' For Thoughts
" " For Dialogue
[* *] For when the system is speaking.
* * For sounds.
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Sly: "Alright before we head out. We got to get you a nail."
Excursion: "Alright but where are we going to get one though?"
Sly: "I know some people."
Sly then began to walk forward I walked beside Sly and began to talk.
Excursion: "So where are we heading after we get my nail?"
Sly: "Kingdoms Edge so that we won't be bothered by anyone but before that, I'll have to make a stop at Crystal Peak."
Excursion: "Why would we train at Kingdoms Edge? Wouldn't it be better if we trained in a more populated place?"
Sly: "Well Kingdoms Edge has difficult foes and a harsh climate so it would be the perfect place to train a new warrior."
Excursion: "Hmm that makes sense. So on a scale from one to ten how hard is your training?"
Sly: "You ask too many questions...I would rate mine a nine out of ten."
Excursion: "So Sly how does it feel to be a Nailsage?"
I asked just out of curiosity we were also nearing the destination so this would be the last question. Sly looked at his nail and then answered.
Sly: "How does it feel to be a Nailsage... Well, the power is amazing but you must remember to use the power to protect others."
Sly: "Alright we reached our destination."
I looked up and saw a small house that resembled the face of a bug. The house lit up a comforting orange light was emitted by it then the loud and hard smite echoed throughout the City Of Tears.
Sly walked to the house and knocked on the door. I walked behind him and then heard the door creak open. Then a deep and tired voice came out of the house.
Nailsmith: "Come in."
Me and Sly entered the building and saw a big black beetle wielding an iron hammer. In front of him was a red hot piece of metal he looked at us and smiled happily even though he was visibly tired.
Nailsmith: "It's nice to see you again Sly."
Sly: "It's also nice to see you. I must ask are you alright? You seem like you will fall asleep at any second."
Nailsmith: "It's nothing, my friend it's just that the orders for weaponry have increased by a lot. I barely had any time to rest but this is the last order so after this I will take a long-needed rest."
Nailsmith: "But I guess I will have to delay it. I suppose you didn't come here just to say hello right?"
Sly: "Yes if you can I would like it if you made a nail for my disciple."
Nailsmith: "Disciple? I thought this young one was an acquaintance. Well, what's your name young bug?"
Excursion: "My name is Excursion it's nice to meet you."
I held out my hand and Sly and the Nailsmith looked confused.
Sly: "Why are you holding out your hand?"
Excursion: "I'm doing a handshake here you just have to grab my hand and move it up and down."
Nailsmith: "What does a handshake mean?"
Excursion: "It's for a greeting or finalizing an agreement."
The Nailsmith took my hand and shook it he then took his hand away and said.
Nailsmith: "Alright I'll start to make the nail."
He said as Sly gave him two Pale Ores. He turned around and started to work. We left the house and Sly looked at me and said.
Sly: "So you created the Handshake yourself?"
Excursion: "Um no I didn't."
Sly: "So who made it?"
Excursion: "Well I can't really tell you because they are dead."
Sly: "Alright so can you tell me what your goal is?"
Excursion: "My goal? My goal is to be remembered."
Sly: "To be remembered? Is that actually your goal?"
Excursion: "Yeah it's not that complicated but it's still something I'll work for."
Sly: "It's a stupid goal. But I still can respect it."
Excursion: "What's your goal?"
Sly: "I already completed my goal."
Before I could reply I heard the loud banging stop suddenly then the Nailsmith walked out with a nail. 'How did he make it so fast?' I thought.
He presented the new nail to me the nail shined with beauty. I held the nail in my hands and looked at the Nailsmith and Sly with a happy look.
Excursion: "Thank you the nail looks beautiful."
Nailsmith: "Make sure not to break it Excursion."
I nodded and then the Nailsmith went back into his home tiredly Sly looked at his back a bit worried.
Excursion: "He'll be alright Sly he just needs to rest for a bit."
Sly: "Yeah but knowing that big oaf he'll just work and work as long as the orders keep coming in."
Excursion: "Well at least he is at his last order."
Sly: "*Sigh* Yeah let's just go already."
I followed Sly through the city the rain was harder than before it was similar to hail now. My back hurt but Sly didn't seem to mind though. The loud pitter-patter of the rain filled the city with me with a sense of loneliness even though I was with Sly.
Excursion: "Why are you so silent?"
Sly: "Just... Thinking about the past."
Excursion: "Well can you tell me about your past?"
Sly: "Hehe you just want to know everything about me don't you?"
Sly: "Well when I was young I was trained by my father he was a Nailsage a wonderful one at that. After a few years, I decided to explore the rest of Hollownest to get more experience. I slew many great monsters and even participated in the Battle Of The Black Wyrm. I was in my prime and I even directly received missions from the King."
Excursion: "Well do you still receive missions from the King."
Sly: "No. I quit doing missions for a long time now the only thing I do is sharpen my skills and explore Hollownest."
