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*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

Hmm, ah whelp, there's Tony, and Palin, is that flea fluff? Was there a new caravan? Oh great well Jonah's gone, always told him not to stand out in the rain this long...or get hit by the critters here. Hey is halfway home still open? I've been itching for a drink after everything.

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

So now that they're gone you see how close you constantly were to getting me most of those times? That poison just made me sloppy with my technique, made me leave the door open...I wonder if that camp is still intact?

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

Nooooooo not yet, that one guy? Hal? He's like me, but a major supporter of the citadel, probably that group you mentioned even if he doesn't realize it. He'd sell out that I'm alive for even some slight praise. Even if he does say we're brothers despite not being related, pretty sure he still doesn't have a house to stay at right now.

Oh, I understand....if he might snitch on you, i recommend ruffing yourself up a bit....make it seem like you faked your death and that you survived and never let confusion control them...feed them lies or the truth...

...I don't think that'll work as well as you say it will, it's been- what, how many years again? Like 40? And with me looking as fresh as a fertid's ferns from the day I died they'll be putting things together faster than I was after kip blew me up. I never made friends with idiots and for whatever reason idiots never made friends with me.

I see.....so what's the plan?

Well you got your little organization that's hoarding all those silkflies right? According to Gaijen everyone with a brain has heard of the twelfths wish to get them all in the same place to build em bodies. I'm thinking we get in there, show em what's what, get those silkflies, and get out in a blaze of glory rising on the wings of the silkflies we worked so valiantly to save. If people see us like that then it'll be smooth sailing for me to reintegrate to society and you to solidify your position as one of the best mayors bellhart's had, whaddya say?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

.........mmm......I dunno dude...do you trust him with...what he did to you?

Ok, look an' listen, he's not the bug that wanted me dead, but he's the bug who was skilled enough to do so. I like to see the nuance in the situation so do I trust him? Yeah, you could say I do, and if that trust is misplaced? Well, what's a few more days of running 'fore I find someplace else?

Ok...then I suppose I'll trust you...don't lose it. Many bugs have made that mistake before.

I understand....

Now, I heard you both need an army, and if the wanderer trusts you, then the rest of us pilgrims would be more than happy to help.

Wait, you guys are...

No, not all of us, but you'll see plenty of familiar faces.

Really?

And even new apprentices, ooh they are going to be so awed by you!

Eeh telling stories 'bout me are you?

How could we not? You helped teach most of us some of the legendary tricks you don't even bat an eye with, I don't think even the pinstresses know some of the techniques you can use.

Aw, thanks. I think I'll take up your offer on that army.

Alright, everyone will be glad to see you again, and don't worry I'll keep Hal out of this, he's only gotten worse in recent years.

Can you tell me more about this hal? I'll see if I can keep him away from this...

Trust me, don't try and reason with him, these days he's only listening to 'the great gilded glory of the grand holy citadel' as his only means of official orders. and that molly taut as entertainment.

Who?

Someone who would probably hate you now that you're alive again.

Ah, got it, another nut job.

Basically. Hal doesn't even listen to higher beings if they ever come across his place, he doesn't even own it anymore, he's just squatting there.

Couldn't pay his loans huh?

Well, let's just say that if we fail....hal won't have his entertainment because of me...*maki looks guilty*

Mmm well that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world...

Now hold on here, as annoying as they... might be, I'm willing to look past it if they aren't causing any harm.

Well she's currently threatening to take part of the wisp thicket, and that's not even considering all the threats made in the past.

Ok...well...I'll look past it for now cause makis little cult is holding what are apparently the souls of hundreds of thousands of bugs hostage for some fancy chandeliers.

Yikes, ok this definitely calls for our expertise then. All the problems with molly can wait.

Well...let's just say.....

The mayalaha clan..they have done worse than hording silkflys...

Yeah yeah, trust me I know, I've dealt with dozens of those assassins firsthand.

Oh is that where they kept coming from?

Yeah, at least according to Maki here.

You are the only one who lived to tell the tail...I can't say the same for eura though...

I mean technically...

Eura...oh one of the running candidates? It's a shame but I suppose you aren't doing a terrible job.

Well maybe these elections could be a little more fair, but bellhart's still standing isn't it?

.....I had to kill her pire.....I had to kill them all...

Oh, that's...well...not completely surprising I guess...

Yeah he's just...wait what do you mean by that?

Well I mean, if I were an assassin myself I would probably understand that some of the best ones never even get heard for their kills, if those kills are even heard about at all...

Hey, So yer-

No, I just tend to think on it a lot...

.......I had to kill their families and sell off their kids sometimes....had no choice...

*maki stares off into the distance as if he was staring at bugs he has killed*

Awch is that the reason those kids were with some of those lunatics in sinners road? You know, now I feel less bad about snapping their necks.

How often did you-

Idon'twannatalkaboutit.

I......had no say in anything......

*sigh* yeah I figured, after this is over we gotta get you a therapist.

*Pire looked a little awkward standing there through this*

...my apologies....also I think hal is coming back....

Yeah I figured he'd come back after a while.

I'll hold him off, meet me...let's say in the lower bellvein in bellhart.

Got it, back down we go then.

*the wanderer brings Maki down with them*

Now we wait.

...if anything goes wrong, there's a tunnel winged furm use nearby. It's a bit big for me, but you can escape easily...

...you kiddin? Just...keep quiet real quick.

*above the hatch*

You done with your little mourning session over here?

Yeah...did you save me some nectar?

HAHAHA, NO. I'm not letting that stuff go to waste, and you're the one paying for mine, so really it's your treat like you said.

You know I would say this behavior would catch up to you but you've already lost your house and possessions.

It's not lost if I can find it.

You know, if you actually contributed to bellhart you would be able to get that house back.

Why would I need it back? I'm already there.

...this is the reason we don't take you out on our gatherings anymore.

Yeah...say you sound like your voice is lighter...

Oh, I remembered a fond memory from when.........

*the conversation fades out fully.*

Whew, just as impotent as ever. well, you heard Pire, let's move to the bellvein. Any chance that tunnel would take us there?

Yes....give me a few moments...

*maki climbs in, knocking bells down before going down fully*

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

.........mmm......I dunno dude...do you trust him with...what he did to you?

Ok...then I suppose I'll trust you...don't lose it. Many bugs have made that mistake before.

I understand....

Now, I heard you both need an army, and if the wanderer trusts you, then the rest of us pilgrims would be more than happy to help.

Wait, you guys are...

No, not all of us, but you'll see plenty of familiar faces.

Really?

And even new apprentices, ooh they are going to be so awed by you!

Eeh telling stories 'bout me are you?

How could we not? You helped teach most of us some of the legendary tricks you don't even bat an eye with, I don't think even the pinstresses know some of the techniques you can use.

Aw, thanks. I think I'll take up your offer on that army.

Alright, everyone will be glad to see you again, and don't worry I'll keep Hal out of this, he's only gotten worse in recent years.

Can you tell me more about this hal? I'll see if I can keep him away from this...

Who?

Someone who would probably hate you now that you're alive again.

Ah, got it, another nut job.

Basically. Hal doesn't even listen to higher beings if they ever come across his place, he doesn't even own it anymore, he's just squatting there.

Couldn't pay his loans huh?

Well, let's just say that if we fail....hal won't have his entertainment because of me...*maki looks guilty*

Mmm well that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world...

Now hold on here, as annoying as they... might be, I'm willing to look past it if they aren't causing any harm.

Well she's currently threatening to take part of the wisp thicket, and that's not even considering all the threats made in the past.

Ok...well...I'll look past it for now cause makis little cult is holding what are apparently the souls of hundreds of thousands of bugs hostage for some fancy chandeliers.

Yikes, ok this definitely calls for our expertise then. All the problems with molly can wait.

Well...let's just say.....

The mayalaha clan..they have done worse than hording silkflys...

Yeah yeah, trust me I know, I've dealt with dozens of those assassins firsthand.

Oh is that where they kept coming from?

Yeah, at least according to Maki here.

You are the only one who lived to tell the tail...I can't say the same for eura though...

I mean technically...

Eura...oh one of the running candidates? It's a shame but I suppose you aren't doing a terrible job.

Well maybe these elections could be a little more fair, but bellhart's still standing isn't it?

.....I had to kill her pire.....I had to kill them all...

Oh, that's...well...not completely surprising I guess...

Yeah he's just...wait what do you mean by that?

Well I mean, if I were an assassin myself I would probably understand that some of the best ones never even get heard for their kills, if those kills are even heard about at all...

Hey, So yer-

No, I just tend to think on it a lot...

.......I had to kill their families and sell off their kids sometimes....had no choice...

*maki stares off into the distance as if he was staring at bugs he has killed*

Awch is that the reason those kids were with some of those lunatics in sinners road? You know, now I feel less bad about snapping their necks.

How often did you-

Idon'twannatalkaboutit.

I......had no say in anything......

*sigh* yeah I figured, after this is over we gotta get you a therapist.

*Pire looked a little awkward standing there through this*

...my apologies....also I think hal is coming back....

Yeah I figured he'd come back after a while.

I'll hold him off, meet me...let's say in the lower bellvein in bellhart.

Got it, back down we go then.

*the wanderer brings Maki down with them*

Now we wait.

...if anything goes wrong, there's a tunnel winged furm use nearby. It's a bit big for me, but you can escape easily...

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

.........mmm......I dunno dude...do you trust him with...what he did to you?

Ok...then I suppose I'll trust you...don't lose it. Many bugs have made that mistake before.

I understand....

Now, I heard you both need an army, and if the wanderer trusts you, then the rest of us pilgrims would be more than happy to help.

Wait, you guys are...

No, not all of us, but you'll see plenty of familiar faces.

Really?

And even new apprentices, ooh they are going to be so awed by you!

Eeh telling stories 'bout me are you?

How could we not? You helped teach most of us some of the legendary tricks you don't even bat an eye with, I don't think even the pinstresses know some of the techniques you can use.

Aw, thanks. I think I'll take up your offer on that army.

Alright, everyone will be glad to see you again, and don't worry I'll keep Hal out of this, he's only gotten worse in recent years.

Can you tell me more about this hal? I'll see if I can keep him away from this...

Who?

Someone who would probably hate you now that you're alive again.

Ah, got it, another nut job.

Basically. Hal doesn't even listen to higher beings if they ever come across his place, he doesn't even own it anymore, he's just squatting there.

Couldn't pay his loans huh?

Well, let's just say that if we fail....hal won't have his entertainment because of me...*maki looks guilty*

Mmm well that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world...

Now hold on here, as annoying as they... might be, I'm willing to look past it if they aren't causing any harm.

Well she's currently threatening to take part of the wisp thicket, and that's not even considering all the threats made in the past.

Ok...well...I'll look past it for now cause makis little cult is holding what are apparently the souls of hundreds of thousands of bugs hostage for some fancy chandeliers.

Yikes, ok this definitely calls for our expertise then. All the problems with molly can wait.

Well...let's just say.....

The mayalaha clan..they have done worse than hording silkflys...

Yeah yeah, trust me I know, I've dealt with dozens of those assassins firsthand.

Oh is that where they kept coming from?

Yeah, at least according to Maki here.

You are the only one who lived to tell the tail...I can't say the same for eura though...

I mean technically...

Eura...oh one of the running candidates? It's a shame but I suppose you aren't doing a terrible job.

Well maybe these elections could be a little more fair, but bellhart's still standing isn't it?

.....I had to kill her pire.....I had to kill them all...

Oh, that's...well...not completely surprising I guess...

Yeah he's just...wait what do you mean by that?

Well I mean, if I were an assassin myself I would probably understand that some of the best ones never even get heard for their kills, if those kills are even heard about at all...

Hey, So yer-

No, I just tend to think on it a lot...

.......I had to kill their families and sell off their kids sometimes....had no choice...

*maki stares off into the distance as if he was staring at bugs he has killed*

Awch is that the reason those kids were with some of those lunatics in sinners road? You know, now I feel less bad about snapping their necks.

How often did you-

Idon'twannatalkaboutit.

I......had no say in anything......

*sigh* yeah I figured, after this is over we gotta get you a therapist.

*Pire looked a little awkward standing there through this*

...my apologies....also I think hal is coming back....

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

.........mmm......I dunno dude...do you trust him with...what he did to you?

Ok...then I suppose I'll trust you...don't lose it. Many bugs have made that mistake before.

I understand....

Now, I heard you both need an army, and if the wanderer trusts you, then the rest of us pilgrims would be more than happy to help.

Wait, you guys are...

No, not all of us, but you'll see plenty of familiar faces.

Really?

And even new apprentices, ooh they are going to be so awed by you!

Eeh telling stories 'bout me are you?

How could we not? You helped teach most of us some of the legendary tricks you don't even bat an eye with, I don't think even the pinstresses know some of the techniques you can use.

Aw, thanks. I think I'll take up your offer on that army.

Alright, everyone will be glad to see you again, and don't worry I'll keep Hal out of this, he's only gotten worse in recent years.

Can you tell me more about this hal? I'll see if I can keep him away from this...

Who?

Someone who would probably hate you now that you're alive again.

Ah, got it, another nut job.

Basically. Hal doesn't even listen to higher beings if they ever come across his place, he doesn't even own it anymore, he's just squatting there.

Couldn't pay his loans huh?

Well, let's just say that if we fail....hal won't have his entertainment because of me...*maki looks guilty*

Mmm well that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world...

Now hold on here, as annoying as they... might be, I'm willing to look past it if they aren't causing any harm.

Well she's currently threatening to take part of the wisp thicket, and that's not even considering all the threats made in the past.

Ok...well...I'll look past it for now cause makis little cult is holding what are apparently the souls of hundreds of thousands of bugs hostage for some fancy chandeliers.

Yikes, ok this definitely calls for our expertise then. All the problems with molly can wait.

Well...let's just say.....

The mayalaha clan..they have done worse than hording silkflys...

Yeah yeah, trust me I know, I've dealt with dozens of those assassins firsthand.

Oh is that where they kept coming from?

Yeah, at least according to Maki here.

You are the only one who lived to tell the tail...I can't say the same for eura though...

I mean technically...

Eura...oh one of the running candidates? It's a shame but I suppose you aren't doing a terrible job.

Well maybe these elections could be a little more fair, but bellhart's still standing isn't it?

.....I had to kill her pire.....I had to kill them all...

Oh, that's...well...not completely surprising I guess...

Yeah he's just...wait what do you mean by that?

Well I mean, if I were an assassin myself I would probably understand that some of the best ones never even get heard for their kills, if those kills are even heard about at all...

Hey, So yer-

No, I just tend to think on it a lot...

.......I had to kill their families and sell off their kids sometimes....had no choice...

*maki stares off into the distance as if he was staring at bugs he has killed*

Awch is that the reason those kids were with some of those lunatics in sinners road? You know, now I feel less bad about snapping their necks.

How often did you-

Idon'twannatalkaboutit.

I......had no say in anything......

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

.........mmm......I dunno dude...do you trust him with...what he did to you?

Ok...then I suppose I'll trust you...don't lose it. Many bugs have made that mistake before.

I understand....

Now, I heard you both need an army, and if the wanderer trusts you, then the rest of us pilgrims would be more than happy to help.

Wait, you guys are...

No, not all of us, but you'll see plenty of familiar faces.

Really?

And even new apprentices, ooh they are going to be so awed by you!

Eeh telling stories 'bout me are you?

How could we not? You helped teach most of us some of the legendary tricks you don't even bat an eye with, I don't think even the pinstresses know some of the techniques you can use.

Aw, thanks. I think I'll take up your offer on that army.

Alright, everyone will be glad to see you again, and don't worry I'll keep Hal out of this, he's only gotten worse in recent years.

Can you tell me more about this hal? I'll see if I can keep him away from this...

Who?

Someone who would probably hate you now that you're alive again.

Ah, got it, another nut job.

Basically. Hal doesn't even listen to higher beings if they ever come across his place, he doesn't even own it anymore, he's just squatting there.

Couldn't pay his loans huh?

Well, let's just say that if we fail....hal won't have his entertainment because of me...*maki looks guilty*

Mmm well that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world...

Now hold on here, as annoying as they... might be, I'm willing to look past it if they aren't causing any harm.

Well she's currently threatening to take part of the wisp thicket, and that's not even considering all the threats made in the past.

Ok...well...I'll look past it for now cause makis little cult is holding what are apparently the souls of hundreds of thousands of bugs hostage for some fancy chandeliers.

Yikes, ok this definitely calls for our expertise then. All the problems with molly can wait.

Well...let's just say.....

The mayalaha clan..they have done worse than hording silkflys...

Yeah yeah, trust me I know, I've dealt with dozens of those assassins firsthand.

Oh is that where they kept coming from?

Yeah, at least according to Maki here.

You are the only one who lived to tell the tail...I can't say the same for eura though...

I mean technically...

Eura...oh one of the running candidates? It's a shame but I suppose you aren't doing a terrible job.

Well maybe these elections could be a little more fair, but bellhart's still standing isn't it?

.....I had to kill her pire.....I had to kill them all...

Oh, that's...well...not completely surprising I guess...

Yeah he's just...wait what do you mean by that?

Well I mean, if I were an assassin myself I would probably understand that some of the best ones never even get heard for their kills, if those kills are even heard about at all...

Hey, So yer-

No, I just tend to think on it a lot...

.......I had to kill their families and sell off their kids sometimes....had no choice...

*maki stares off into the distance as if he was staring at bugs he has killed*

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

.........mmm......I dunno dude...do you trust him with...what he did to you?

Ok...then I suppose I'll trust you...don't lose it. Many bugs have made that mistake before.

I understand....

Now, I heard you both need an army, and if the wanderer trusts you, then the rest of us pilgrims would be more than happy to help.

Wait, you guys are...

No, not all of us, but you'll see plenty of familiar faces.

Really?

And even new apprentices, ooh they are going to be so awed by you!

Eeh telling stories 'bout me are you?

How could we not? You helped teach most of us some of the legendary tricks you don't even bat an eye with, I don't think even the pinstresses know some of the techniques you can use.

Aw, thanks. I think I'll take up your offer on that army.

Alright, everyone will be glad to see you again, and don't worry I'll keep Hal out of this, he's only gotten worse in recent years.

Can you tell me more about this hal? I'll see if I can keep him away from this...

Who?

Someone who would probably hate you now that you're alive again.

Ah, got it, another nut job.

Basically. Hal doesn't even listen to higher beings if they ever come across his place, he doesn't even own it anymore, he's just squatting there.

Couldn't pay his loans huh?

Well, let's just say that if we fail....hal won't have his entertainment because of me...*maki looks guilty*

Mmm well that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world...

Now hold on here, as annoying as they... might be, I'm willing to look past it if they aren't causing any harm.

Well she's currently threatening to take part of the wisp thicket, and that's not even considering all the threats made in the past.

Ok...well...I'll look past it for now cause makis little cult is holding what are apparently the souls of hundreds of thousands of bugs hostage for some fancy chandeliers.

Yikes, ok this definitely calls for our expertise then. All the problems with molly can wait.

Well...let's just say.....

The mayalaha clan..they have done worse than hording silkflys...

Yeah yeah, trust me I know, I've dealt with dozens of those assassins firsthand.

Oh is that where they kept coming from?

Yeah, at least according to Maki here.

You are the only one who lived to tell the tail...I can't say the same for eura though...

I mean technically...

Eura...oh one of the running candidates? It's a shame but I suppose you aren't doing a terrible job.

Well maybe these elections could be a little more fair, but bellhart's still standing isn't it?

.....I had to kill her pire.....I had to kill them all...

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

.........mmm......I dunno dude...do you trust him with...what he did to you?

Ok...then I suppose I'll trust you...don't lose it. Many bugs have made that mistake before.

I understand....

Now, I heard you both need an army, and if the wanderer trusts you, then the rest of us pilgrims would be more than happy to help.

Wait, you guys are...

No, not all of us, but you'll see plenty of familiar faces.

Really?

And even new apprentices, ooh they are going to be so awed by you!

Eeh telling stories 'bout me are you?

How could we not? You helped teach most of us some of the legendary tricks you don't even bat an eye with, I don't think even the pinstresses know some of the techniques you can use.

Aw, thanks. I think I'll take up your offer on that army.

Alright, everyone will be glad to see you again, and don't worry I'll keep Hal out of this, he's only gotten worse in recent years.

Can you tell me more about this hal? I'll see if I can keep him away from this...

Who?

Someone who would probably hate you now that you're alive again.

Ah, got it, another nut job.

Basically. Hal doesn't even listen to higher beings if they ever come across his place, he doesn't even own it anymore, he's just squatting there.

Couldn't pay his loans huh?

Well, let's just say that if we fail....hal won't have his entertainment because of me...*maki looks guilty*

Mmm well that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world...

Now hold on here, as annoying as they... might be, I'm willing to look past it if they aren't causing any harm.

Well she's currently threatening to take part of the wisp thicket, and that's not even considering all the threats made in the past.

Ok...well...I'll look past it for now cause makis little cult is holding what are apparently the souls of hundreds of thousands of bugs hostage for some fancy chandeliers.

Yikes, ok this definitely calls for our expertise then. All the problems with molly can wait.

Well...let's just say.....

The mayalaha clan..they have done worse than hording silkflys...

Yeah yeah, trust me I know, I've dealt with dozens of those assassins firsthand.

Oh is that where they kept coming from?

Yeah, at least according to Maki here.

You are the only one who lived to tell the tail...I can't say the same for eura though...

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

.........mmm......I dunno dude...do you trust him with...what he did to you?

Ok...then I suppose I'll trust you...don't lose it. Many bugs have made that mistake before.

I understand....

Now, I heard you both need an army, and if the wanderer trusts you, then the rest of us pilgrims would be more than happy to help.

Wait, you guys are...

No, not all of us, but you'll see plenty of familiar faces.

Really?

And even new apprentices, ooh they are going to be so awed by you!

Eeh telling stories 'bout me are you?

How could we not? You helped teach most of us some of the legendary tricks you don't even bat an eye with, I don't think even the pinstresses know some of the techniques you can use.

Aw, thanks. I think I'll take up your offer on that army.

Alright, everyone will be glad to see you again, and don't worry I'll keep Hal out of this, he's only gotten worse in recent years.

Can you tell me more about this hal? I'll see if I can keep him away from this...

Who?

Someone who would probably hate you now that you're alive again.

Ah, got it, another nut job.

Basically. Hal doesn't even listen to higher beings if they ever come across his place, he doesn't even own it anymore, he's just squatting there.

Couldn't pay his loans huh?

Well, let's just say that if we fail....hal won't have his entertainment because of me...*maki looks guilty*

Mmm well that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world...

Now hold on here, as annoying as they... might be, I'm willing to look past it if they aren't causing any harm.

Well she's currently threatening to take part of the wisp thicket, and that's not even considering all the threats made in the past.

Ok...well...I'll look past it for now cause makis little cult is holding what are apparently the souls of hundreds of thousands of bugs hostage for some fancy chandeliers.

Yikes, ok this definitely calls for our expertise then. All the problems with molly can wait.

Well...let's just say.....

The mayalaha clan..they have done worse than hording silkflys...

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

.........mmm......I dunno dude...do you trust him with...what he did to you?

Ok...then I suppose I'll trust you...don't lose it. Many bugs have made that mistake before.

I understand....

Now, I heard you both need an army, and if the wanderer trusts you, then the rest of us pilgrims would be more than happy to help.

Wait, you guys are...

No, not all of us, but you'll see plenty of familiar faces.

Really?

And even new apprentices, ooh they are going to be so awed by you!

Eeh telling stories 'bout me are you?

How could we not? You helped teach most of us some of the legendary tricks you don't even bat an eye with, I don't think even the pinstresses know some of the techniques you can use.

Aw, thanks. I think I'll take up your offer on that army.

Alright, everyone will be glad to see you again, and don't worry I'll keep Hal out of this, he's only gotten worse in recent years.

Can you tell me more about this hal? I'll see if I can keep him away from this...

Who?

Someone who would probably hate you now that you're alive again.

Ah, got it, another nut job.

Basically. Hal doesn't even listen to higher beings if they ever come across his place, he doesn't even own it anymore, he's just squatting there.

Couldn't pay his loans huh?

Well, let's just say that if we fail....hal won't have his entertainment because of me...*maki looks guilty*

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

.........mmm......I dunno dude...do you trust him with...what he did to you?

Ok...then I suppose I'll trust you...don't lose it. Many bugs have made that mistake before.

I understand....

Now, I heard you both need an army, and if the wanderer trusts you, then the rest of us pilgrims would be more than happy to help.

Wait, you guys are...

No, not all of us, but you'll see plenty of familiar faces.

Really?

And even new apprentices, ooh they are going to be so awed by you!

Eeh telling stories 'bout me are you?

How could we not? You helped teach most of us some of the legendary tricks you don't even bat an eye with, I don't think even the pinstresses know some of the techniques you can use.

Aw, thanks. I think I'll take up your offer on that army.

Alright, everyone will be glad to see you again, and don't worry I'll keep Hal out of this, he's only gotten worse in recent years.

Can you tell me more about this hal? I'll see if I can keep him away from this...

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

.........mmm......I dunno dude...do you trust him with...what he did to you?

Ok...then I suppose I'll trust you...don't lose it. Many bugs have made that mistake before.

I understand....

#pharloomblr #sliksong #dealing with confusion

Some bug throws a mayoral hot coffee at them

*maki dodges*

That was rude...

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

Well no point in waiting down here,

*the wanderer flips up the boards with their pin*

There's probably better places we could pl- aw you gotta be kiddin' me.

I-I. hh. Y-you. D- you-

Hey Pire how's it going?

WANDERER! YOU ARE ALIVE! AND...with your...

Oh, yeah I get how that might look, there goes my grand entrance to everyone.

Ah hello there I'm maki nice to meet you pire

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?

I don't want to be a mayor....and their too smart they will know someone will try that....

Well than how'd'you propose we get in there and get out?

....we need an army.....

Well an army we don't got, but I like the proposition, wager an army and strike with the fire while it's still hot. Where you proposing we get one?

... we just have to wait...

*maki flys down*

Hi Wanderer...

@bellhart-mayor

oh hey there, you don't got any mayoral duties to get doing?

*the Wanderer was just finishing cleaning their scarf with a pouch by their side.*

I wanna talk...

*maki looks tired*

yeah alright, you want some cake with that too?

*the wanderer holds out the pouch, containing most of the cake that the anon threw at them.*

Oh no I couldn't...

*maki sat down*

You see...it's about my love life..

ah yeah ok, wife still dead or did'ja find something?

...she's been alive this whole time....we faked her death to escape the Citadel...we could never get married with you know who around...

Ah! so the plot thickens, alright then whaddya need?

....I need you to help me with something... we have places to find....

Yeah ok, well finding my bellhome can wait, let's go see the architect first. As good as my cannon is I don't think this thing is practical for too many battles.

I can fix that for you...and we must stay out of the Citadel for this...

You sure? Cause it's uhhh, well you can take a look if you want but I don't think you'd be able to fix what's going on in there.

Good....

*maki starts moving into greymoor*

If someone comes by you hide got it?...

*sigh* yeah yeah, same old song and dance, you follow my lead on that one ok?

OK....*they walk into greymoor*

....

(...I wonder if...)

*the wanderer looks a little antsy*

Kinda need it after, well you know, coming back to life and seeing half'ya friends dead or haunted.

I understand your pain....

Well yeah I hope you should, yer the one that did me in after all.

*the wanderer gave a chuckle, saying the statement jokingly*

Though I guess you had more time to get used to it considering you were surrounded by this kind of stuff basically most of ya life huh?

I actually only did hits for 25 years....then I was forced into politics..

Ah for all I care that's just the same stuff different label, only difference is how you're making the people happy.

*the wanderer stops, giving a small whiff to the air*

Heh, alright that smells like it's not great news, follow me.

*the wanderer quickly flips open some floorboards that in absolutely no way should have or even did look like they would ever be able to open and dives in, holding up the hatch with their pin*

Here, you coming in or what?

Sure.....

*maki walks in*

....

*the wanderer dropped the boards, which barely made a sound, soon footsteps were heard overhead*

Heeeh, I thought I heard them just over here, I swear.

They're dead Pire, locked up tight in the chapel in bone bottom, you're still going crazy over that?

I'm telling you this was real, their voice was just here...

I get you miss them but they were a really bad enemy of the citadel.

Oh don't give me that Hal, you knew them as well as I did they were just trying to live their life.

Well "living their life" caused riots when some bugs caught wind of their little rebellions, do you really think that they were good?

No, I think they were insistent on helping others, like they did with you, with me even.

*Hal goes silent for a few seconds*

Well let's go, that nectar isn't going to drink itself.

...

*the sound of footsteps fades away, the conversation fading with it*

I know....wander....

*maki looks down at his claws*

......do...you hate me?

Nah, really the citadel was on my nerves the whole time, but not you personally. never could, really, I'm an equal opportunity guy, even if you never killed me I'd think of you with an open mind.

Oh....OK.....do you think those other bugs we saw might hate me?

...I'll be honest I don't even think they know who you are, I mean save for the mayor of bellhart but that's probably about it.

Oh good.....can you introduce me to them?

I see.....so what's the plan?