Meeting Jason, the Unemployed Hero ~ by SaralynArati

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10 years ago

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Smoke Cat is not sure how she feels about that, if in fact it is the case. A young shaman gets little opportunity for lighthearted flirting, and it might be a pleasantly novel experience. On the other hand, she is wary of becoming too deeply emotionally involved with this man whose real name she does not even know. She decides that she will wait, offer friendship, but no more. Still Jason is intriguing. "How did you learn of this princess?" "Oh, one hears things near the Arcane Academy."

10 years ago

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"Oh? You are an entertainer?" Now Jason grins, "No, I'm primarily a gambler. I won this trip from the caravan leader on a bet." Smoke Cat thinks that this is likely where Jason's debt and need to change his name arose, but she gives him the benefit of the doubt. He could be very skilled, and just not exerting himself to win anything from her. Except her trust? Her friendship? It is a long way to their destination, after all, so maybe flirting with an attractive girl was the whole goal.

10 years ago

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"I understand that traditionally one marries the princess involved. Perhaps that might be considered compensation enough?" suggests Smoke Cat Watching. "No! Oh no, it has to be actual money for me... not that I'm in debt or anything," Jason adds too quickly. "I just... I'm not ready to get married yet. That's all." The young shaman nods and lets the subject drop. "So, how are you employed in the caravan? I am an interpreter." Jason looks bashful. "I try to be useful. And I'm amusing."

10 years ago

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"How will you defeat an evil sorcerer? Are you a mage?" Smoke Cat inquires, curious in spite of herself. "Well, no," Jason replies, "but I have quite the collection of magic tricks. Honestly though," and he winks audaciously at her, "I'd rather sneak in, steal the girl, and escape unnoticed." "I think that's very prudent," Smoke Cat says, trying not to chuckle. "There's bound to be a handsome reward for her offered somewhere," Jason muses, managing to sound dreamy rather than avaricious.

10 years ago

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"You may call me Smoke Cat, but you may not call me Smokey," she says. "I am journeying to visit my paternal relatives." Now it is his turn to state his business, and amazingly, he is telling the truth when he responds, "I am going north from the Central Kingdom to rescue a princess from a tower, where she is being held by an evil sorcerer." At least, that is what he believes is the truth. "That's very good of you," the shaman tells him. "Yes," says Jason, struck by this, "it is, isn't it?"

10 years ago