AUDIENCE FOR: Alphinaud Leveilleur

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[sageguidance]

Indeed, that is rather true... No job is ever truly that easy, and I can only imagine how arduous yours in particular may be. Nevertheless, I believe you will make it through.

... But do take some time to rest, yes? Besides now, that is.

[guestservices]

...thank you, Alphinaud.

[wow! he's so nice! vulpecula would not be nearly as nice if they got murdered.]

I will, don't worry. I'm good at balancing things like this.

[are they.]

[sageguidance]

[ they don't deserve meanness!!!! ]

Oft find yourself with much on your plate? You must have been the busy sort 'fore you took up this job, then.

[guestservices]

I tend to keep myself occupied! You do, too, don't you?

[sageguidance]

Usually... I am quite used to keeping busy, myself, though I confess my week thus far has been mostly spent reading.

[guestservices]

Even if it's reading, that can still be considered keeping yourself busy! I've spent hours reading things for work.

[sageguidance]

Would that I could say 'tis for more than leisure, myself. Of course, I shan't complain—that we have a library at all is a pleasant surprise.

[guestservices]

What sort of books have you been reading?

[sageguidance]

You say you've read plenty for work, but do you read fiction, as well?

[guestservices]

Oh, some, here and there!

[sageguidance]

Same as well—or... a little more than here and there, really. If I'm not busy with scholarly pursuits, then I quite enjoy a good story, and there are plenty of those available.

[guestservices]

Of all the stories you've read, which is your favorite?

[sageguidance]

Hm...

[ Thinking, thinking. ]

... Ah, yes. When I were young, my grandfather handed me this particular book—a story about the son of a renowned knight who one day was banished from the kingdom in which they hailed. Yet when one day a sorcerer came for his father's life, the son still sought to save him.

I suppose it is something of a childish tale... But I still think back on it quite fondly.

[guestservices]

[they lean forward, curious.]

Why was he banished? How did he save his father?

[sageguidance]

In short, 'twas love, for he was in a secret relationship with the princess who was already set up for an arranged marriage. The protagonist of this story was certainly not a perfect man...

Nevertheless, when he learned of the danger his father would be in, he and a band of comrades set forth to right wrongs. 'Tis a fascinating tale of how one man were able to reclaim his honor, and finally find glory—and to be reunited with his homeland, as well.

[guestservices]

[they are listening to him with rapt attention.]

It does sound fascinating! I would love to read it, someday.

[sageguidance]

I wonder if a copy would exist on our end... If so, I will see about sending it to you. How does that sound?

[guestservices]

If you find something like that, I'd gladly read it!

[sageguidance]

Then search for it I shall next I find myself within the manor's library. 'Tis not as sizeable as the one within the hotel, so it may not be there... But it is worth looking, anyroad.

[guestservices]

It's true it might not be... but who knows? Maybe you'll discover another story you like while you're looking!

[sageguidance]

Oh, no doubt! I have found much there already, but until I return...

[ Alphinaud looks around them. ]

Huh. Our surroundings are quite barren, for a dream.

[guestservices]

Hmm, they are... have you heard of "lucid dreaming," Alphinaud?

[sageguidance]

[ sorry that joke is funny only to me. anyway. Alphinaud nods. ]

Aye—'tis when one becomes aware of surroundings within a dream, as I know it. Though, I cannot say I've ever experienced it ere this moment.

[guestservices]

Mmhm. Some people say if you focus, once you realize you're dreaming, you can affect your own dreams.

[sageguidance]

Hmm...

Ah! Right, I do recall saying I would show you Old Sharlayan if I were able, had I not? Then... It only takes some focus, you say?