Kai Hangout 2
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We're here!
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You took me to the library?
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Well, it's certainly better than standing on the beach, isn't it? Heheh. And besides, look at the places we can go!
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...Places?
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That's right. While you can look out across the ocean and dream of lands beyond, books can actually take you to those places! Well, in your mind, at least. Unless they're magic books...These books aren't magic, I'm assuming.
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Listen, Kai, not that your little library date idea isn't super, duper cute and all, but could you keep it down over there, please? *grumble*...no one ever takes ME on a library date...stupid lucky farmer... *grumble*
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Oh! Yes, Amanda! We'll try to stay quiet.
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So what made you choose the library?
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I don't need to do anything crazy or exciting with you, [Player]. Enjoying some books together would be perfect. We can explore the world together, in pages.
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You're so goofy, Kai. Goofy and romantic. +1 Points
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Aw, is that so? You're going to make me blush! Which book should we read first?
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Let's read a book about history.
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History, huh? Believe it or not, it's one of my favorite subjects. Here, I picked out a good one for us. I'll read it...
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'History of the Four Regions and their peoples'. I figured I should read up on the Four Regions, since I'm living in them now!
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Kai reads to you a chapter on the history of the Eastern Region. It's a bit boring, but Kai's narration is entertaining all on its own.
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I could read books like this all day. There's always something new to learn, you know?
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Are we just going to read?
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I don't need to do anything crazy or exciting with you, [Player]. Enjoying some books together would be perfect. We can explore the world together, in pages.
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Boooring. Can't we go slay dragons or something?
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Haha! Come on, [Player]. Try it with me, at least. Which book should we read first?
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Let's read a story about romance.
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A romance story on a date? That makes sense! Here, I picked out a good one for us. I'll read it...
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'The Runaway Heart'. Amanda tells me this is a good one!
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Kai begins reading the story. It starts off a little slow, but quickly gets... awful saucy. By the end of the first chapter, you're both blushing.
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Amanda certainly didn't undersell how spicy this story gets!
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Can you two please keep it down.*grumble* NO ONE reads to ME... How is THIS fair?? *grumble*
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Oh! I'm sorry again, Amanda!
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Yeah, sorry.
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Oh yeah, I'm reeeally sorry, for real.
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Why don't you pick out something new to read, [Player]?
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Like what?
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You glance around your immediate surroundings. There's so many books, how can you choose one? Suddenly, a leatherbound book, edged in sparkling gold leaf, catches your eye.
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What about that one?
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Ohh, 'Noteworthy People of the World'. This looks like an interesting one. Let's see... ...Old kings and queens... Archmages... Oh, hey, it's Lucia! And is this her grandfather? Hah! Same red hair. It looks like you have to be either rich or important - or both! - to be included in this. They were serious when they said 'the world', there's people from all over! Such great pictures of them, too. ...Hey! Look at this, this person has the same name as me, haha. I've never met another 'Kai' before.
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They... look an awful lot like you, too...
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Hmm. Yes, look at their picture. You're right... It looks like me, but wearing ridiculous clothes. Maybe it's my long lost cousin? ...A cousin who is... named the same name as me?
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What does the book say?
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Yeah, that must be it...
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Oh. Ahem... "Prince Kai of the Old Kingdom of Qh'aab, sixth son to Grand... Emperor... Xara...zik..."... I'm sorry, I feel a bit dizzy all of a sudden.
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Kai... that's YOU.
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...Yes, that seems to be the case. Can you believe that? I guess I'm a prince. Xarazik... that name rings a bell... I mean, apparently he's my father.
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I'm sorry but did you just say YOU'RE A PRINCE?!
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This is the last time I will ask. PLEASE be quiet. *grumble*
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Why couldn't I have found a hot prince washed up on the beach... Stupid lucky farmer... *grumble*
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Apologies Amanda but...Yes [Player]? According to this book. I must have been on some sort of journey when my ship crashed and I ended up in Sun Haven. The memories still won't come back...
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Don't you want to go back to your kingdom?
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We have to find a way to get you back to your kingdom!
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Please, please, calm down... I'm not going back to my kingdom.
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... What?
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I'm building a LIFE in Sun Haven. One where I do what I want, to make myself happy. I fish and cook, even if I'm not the best at either of those things yet. ...I don't want to be a prince to some faraway kingdom across the sea. Come on, [Player], don't you know me?
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Are you sure, Kai?
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You're serious?
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Yes! Absolutely. Whatever I was before is in the past. What I am now is all that matters, and I'm just... Kai, from Sun Haven.
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That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard.
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...If I had the chance to be a Princess I would take it.
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I support your decision, Kai.
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I hope you're making the right choice, Kai.
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Thank you, [Player]. I know it might sound crazy to you, but think about it. I'm the sixth son to some stuffy old emperor? I probably won't even be missed over there. Well, maybe all of my various admirers will miss me, heheh.
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First you're talking in my nice quiet library, then you're screaming, now you're a Prince but you want to stay in this do nothing town?
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I am going to have to ask you to leave, now. *grumble* I can't even. Imagine the library of a prince. And to just turn it down. What a waste of good literature! *grumble*
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Heheh. You can't make everyone happy, I guess. That's one thing you don't have to worry about when you aren't a prince.
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This is a lot to take in...
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Yes... I can agree with that. Maybe we should both sleep on it, eh? I don't want you to think that this changes anything between us. I'm not 'Prince Kai of Qa'bobwhatever'. I'm just Kai. The same Kai. Except I was a prince. But not anymore!
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Yeah, let's sleep on it.
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I'm going to need a LOT of sleep...
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Heheh... Oh, and, hey - maybe I don't need to even ask this, but do you think you could... not tell anyone? About me being a prince?
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Of course.
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Ugh, it's going to be SO HARD, but yes...
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What about you, Amanda? Can I trust you to keep my se-
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Stop. Talking. To me.
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Okay! Let's consider that a promise to keep the secret safe!
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Goodnight, [Player].
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