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[ditherer]

What a curious device this is. And, a very convenient means of communicating as well — but I'm going off on a tangent.

My name is Ruva, and I'm what one calls "new" here. There seems to be a language that involves gesturing with one's hands, and I was wondering if anyone was willing to teach it to me. I'm afraid I have little to offer in compensation, but I would be ever grateful.

[he means sign language.]

Also, if I'm understanding correctly, we're to complete these quests? While I'm still trying to grasp all this, I'd like to be of help, in those or around the town. I'm not much good in a fight, but I make for a decent healer, if that would be of use to anyone.

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[ditherer]

[a part of him wonders why everyone here seems to be so chill and happy all the time, but eh.]

When you say things like that, it sounds like you're a very effective teacher.

And yes, that's fine. You might have to give me some directions, though. I haven't explored that area much yet.

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

[ The power of optimism is a scary fucking thing, my dude... ]

That's alright! If you'd like, I could show you around the town today. It might be good to know where everything is. Like, have you been to the general store yet? There should still be some stuff in there for you to use.

[ditherer]

We have a store here? I don't have any money, though.

[ifionlyhadthecourage]

Well, it's abandoned. No one's actually running it. Think of it as a storage of sorts. It's got some old clothes and utensils and the like.

[ditherer]

Is that so? The only thing I have on me is a cooking knife, so that sounds useful.

I'll gladly take you up on your offer.