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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.

Comments

[hydrokinetics]

yeah, but you also have to read the requirements really carefully since those change all the time
plus some of them are more dangerous than others I guess
if you find fighting monsters and wrestling invisible sheep dangerous

[ditherer]

I don't think I'm suited for fighting monsters. Wrestling invisible sheep, on the other hand...

[hydrokinetics]

not as easy as you'd think with the whole invisibility thing, but some of the other quests are all about honesty and sharing your feelings and whatever
so if that sounds easier, this might be the place for you

[ditherer]

[casually sidesteps whether or not that would be easier]

Can they tell if you're being honest or not?

[hydrokinetics]

not sure. it's possible to fail a quest though so I'm willing to bet the answer's yes

[ditherer]

Is there a punishment for failing?

[hydrokinetics]

there have been a couple of punishments, but I don't know how they're judging them
not that long ago my girlfriend failed one of her quests and got stuck with a curse for, like, a week
drove her crazy

[ditherer]

A curse? That sounds unpleasant.

[hydrokinetics]

most curses are
but that's the only example I've heard of
some of the people who've been around longer might know better though