OST: https://youtu.be/5ZS9Qxcm3qE?si=D8g_LFzH5W73u5Od
After a night in Luthier’s makeshift inns, you all awake as the town does; a light voice carries out over the rooftops, waking the people and animals alike. Ludo arrives to find you all again soon after, with local fruits in his arms for your breakfast. He explains that the sage, as stated yesterday, wishes to keep you all under observation for a bit longer, not only for their safety but also to continue to learn about each other.
And thus, he offers out multiple options for the day. You two have elected to join Gawain in the preparations for the upcoming ceremony, which means that you’ll be staying here in Luthier. Gawain arrives not long after the other group departs, taking over as your chaperone for the day. He brings you out to the main square, where folks have gathered to participate in the preparations.
Essentially, you are to help create decorations or converse with townspeople and Gawain… or perhaps sneak around?
“Thy aid is welcome, but I shall not enforce it.” He smiles, his hands politely behind his back as he nods to a passerby that calls out to him in greeting. “I appreciate thy presence, and I am certain many here are curious about thee. Including myself, of course.”
Oh for fun and to list it out. Around Luthier’s square, you can see a few different shops, a few taverns, the “inns” you stayed in last night, and musicians alongside the folks who are making preparations.
arec’s eyes briefly follow the passerby that greets gawain. is this guy popular or is this island just close-knit or something? eh. “hey, can’t blame you. what d’you wanna know?”
Popular 😁 He seems to actually be in a better mood than yesterday simply because he’s well-liked around here, even more than the barracks. “I.. am curious about thy customs. At the moment, regarding food… What sort of diet dost thou indulge in? We understand that times past carried plants and fruits of a different nature.” There is a few implications in here.
surely not as popular as arec himself ! “hm? ’bout the same stuff you do. meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits. …d’you even know what seafood is-” he stops himself.
“times past, you say?” was that what he thought this guy meant?
If you want a battle, you’ll get one…. Is what I would say if I were insane enough for popularity mechanics. Gawain does not appear to think these are the “same” as what they have. “We hath no food from the sea, though we have found unfamiliar bones within slain leather-birds.” Bro is literally talking about fishbones. You bet your ass they’re relics here. “Meat is a delicacy, as livestock are sparse and treasured.” He sighs, then regains composure to avoid being impolite.
“Yes, before Caelum was raised to the sky. Apparently, back then we were bountiful in varieties.” Okay, now this time he really does scowl a little. Then it’s gone again. “I ask because of your physical form. Such musculature is… not oft seen.”