First, there is the loyal Lhorts... no, that looks pretty bad, um... the loyal Noel! He's strong, and brave of heart, and a wonderful tactician.
And then, the faithful Grebnekluh...
[ her name looks so ridiculous backward that he's actually laughing, but will decides to keep it because he has a feeling that hulkenberg would like it that way. ]
[ Eupha is so delighted by Will's reply that she's dissolving in a fit of laughter, too. But she has to keep playing the part of the wicked kidnapper! ]
I see, I see... They will surely brave the perils of the Evil Trials for your sake, undaunted by the threat of any curse or the toll to pay awaiting them.
And there are others, yes? Will they all work together with ease?
So did I... Though I suppose I grew too excited and haven't thought of another two fearsome riddles yet... I'm glad to know that you've had fun all the same.
Yes! You needn't worry, all of you will pass the trial.
But that's true, maybe everyone else will even take part next time? I thought that I saw Strohl watching us... He must have liked the role that you gave him.
One that springs from a deep bond between the two of you, and only you may address him by that name. If he gets flustered, it's out of happiness, I'm sure.
[ She hopes that it isn't strange of her to say so... Will and Strohl do seem very close. She feels happy, too, to rise each day and see her new friends. ]
Oh, I see. Well, by that definition, yes, I suppose it is a special name.
The villagers he knows from Halia still call him Leon as well, though. So perhaps from their perspective, "Strohl" is the special name he only uses with us?
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First, there is the loyal Lhorts... no, that looks pretty bad, um... the loyal Noel! He's strong, and brave of heart, and a wonderful tactician.
And then, the faithful Grebnekluh...
[ her name looks so ridiculous backward that he's actually laughing, but will decides to keep it because he has a feeling that hulkenberg would like it that way. ]
The all-devouring she-beast!
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I see, I see... They will surely brave the perils of the Evil Trials for your sake, undaunted by the threat of any curse or the toll to pay awaiting them.
And there are others, yes? Will they all work together with ease?
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And Hanuj, the nation's foremost songstress and spy...
And then Basilio's just Basilio. He's the strongest man in the world!
...Er, they'll... probably listen to Noel in my absence, I think. If he's being reasonable.
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Very well... The first of my Evil Trials will test their readiness to learn the steps of a dance!
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Must it be any specific kind of dance, or...?
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Fret not, for they are merciful to those who win their favor. Can your followers let the music guide their feet?
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Actually, Hulkenberg was born into a noble family, so she might know. But everyone else...
[ yes, he's forgotten all of his fake names already. it's fine. ]
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I'd quite like to see all of them dance the way they know how to dance. It must be so different from the dances of Eht Ria.
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Oh! And I know one or two dances from the elda village!
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Oh, I'm excited! Eupha, you'll teach us how to dance like the islanders too, right?
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Thank you, Will. Every day, I feel so grateful to have met all of you.
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But for now, I think our merry band of adventurers should conquer their trial set by the evil Aisuahpue first.
We should dance!
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But that's true, maybe everyone else will even take part next time? I thought that I saw Strohl watching us... He must have liked the role that you gave him.
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But Noel is a pretty cute name for him, right? I feel like it suits his face.
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[ She hopes that it isn't strange of her to say so... Will and Strohl do seem very close. She feels happy, too, to rise each day and see her new friends. ]
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The villagers he knows from Halia still call him Leon as well, though. So perhaps from their perspective, "Strohl" is the special name he only uses with us?