Eldritch Merchant
“Oh look,” Legend deadpans, “there’s my house.”
The portal spits them out nearly on his doorstep, so at least they don’t have to travel far before resting. It does mean the Chain’s newest member, Wild, will be inflicted on his housemate. Considering some of the reactions upon their first meeting, this doesn’t bode well.
“Rav? You here?” The door opens, barely, and Legend is confronted with stacks of boxes. “Ravio? I hope you are sorting these, not selling them!”
“Mr. Hero? You’re back! One second!” There’s a crash in the back room and then his housemate comes running out, covered in dust. “Welcome home!”
The merchant throws himself into Legend’s arms and, despite an eye roll for show, the vet accepts a kiss on the cheek. “Yeah, yeah, get off. We got people to house.”
“I’ve cleared out the back rooms!”
And into the foyer, but Legend lets it slide. “Wild, come meet my housemate. Ravio, this is Wild, the newest hero of our group.”
Wild edges around Four, who slides behind Warriors, and steps forward with a strained smile. “Nice to meet you, Ravio.”
Legend’s teeth ache and he rotates his jaw at the champion’s proximity. Then he turns to Ravio, wondering what expression his friend will make at being hit with Wild’s…energy.
“Nice to meet you, Wild!” Ravio grins and reaches out to shake his hand. There’s no hesitation.
The newest hero also loosens and the smile grows more genuine. “What is all this stuff?”
“Oh, I run a shop out of Mr. Hero’s home when he’s gone! Do you need anything?” Legend can practically see the rupees in his eyes when Wild pulls out his slate.
“I’m always happy to buy and sell. What have you got?”
Thoroughly absorbed, the two move over to the tables of items. Legend stares after them, running his tongue over his teeth. Well. That was unexpected.
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