Another Eden story · Side quests
A Wayward Cat's Rhapsody
Varuo sneaks into the Inn in Rinde. There, he finds an odd human passionately penning a letter.
3 scenes, 66 lines
1. Scene 1
12 linesAnd... there we are! A pretty good one, I'd say!
You're like a wayward sun Shining above the ocean's surface
My heart is heating and beating Coveting love that stings Like a well-burnt face (just kidding)
If you would accept this ring I will swear my love to you Forever keeping you in my embrace
O, will this flame ever be doused!
Perfect, just perfect! I bet she'll be smitten once she gets this letter and ring!
Now... The problem.
I ended up spending every Git I had buying the ring she wanted. I'll need money to survive in the meantime.
Guess I'll have to smooth-talk my way and raise funds from my other lady friend.
A sweet lie to create a world where no one needs to cry.
And, there we have it! Better make sure not to confuse these two letters.
All right! Now to go grab that ring!
2. Scene 2
8 linesOh boy! Now this is a fancy ring! Fully worth three day's pay. Three days worth of my blood, sweat and tears. Kind of profound when you put it into words.
I bet she'll adore me once she sees this!
And I know exactly where I'll propose to her... The same place we had our first date!
To the tavern we go!
The human appears to have left for the tavern.
Yes
No
There are two letters on the table. Would you like to switch them?
3. Scene 3
46 linesHey, been waiting for me?
Nope, just got here. So, what is it that you wanted?
The young man takes out the letter that Varuo secretly switched up.
The young man takes out a letter.
Here, take a read! I put down all of my love for you in this letter!
Aw, thank you! Let's see...
Dearly beloved...
I know you're working hard. I can't thank you enough for doing so much for our future.
I wish I could do something for you in return, but... My brother in Zarbo is actually sick.
He fell ill trying to cover our mother's medical costs. If you truly love me, please, lend me some money.
I'll double the amount when I give it back. Please, don't be afraid to believe.
Brother in Zarbo? But you said you're a Uniganese noble.
I... I...
And what do you mean "lend me money"? Is that what you were after all this time?!
Wait! This is a mistake! That letter was...
I can't believe you! I don't want to see you ever again!
Ey, ey! I need to talk to ya!
So you're the one who's been makin' gestures towards my daughter, huh?
Oh, uh, I don't know what...
Quit yer yammerin'! I've got proof you were the one who wrote that letter!
You think up that proposal letter off your own bat?
Y-Yes sir! I-I-I know its ludicrous but...
That it is...
Because it was exactly like the proposal I used to win over my own wife!
Huh?
I always thought my successor would have to be a man harboring the same passions as me... And you fit that bill!
What?
Starting today, you are the next-in-command of our bandits! I'll make you into a man who can lead the troops like a proper leader!
What's going on?! How did the letter get switched?! Nooooo!
Dearly beloved...
If you would accept this ring, I shall... A ring?
Uh-huh. See!
I know you wanted this one. This deep, mesmerizing blue... It's just like your eyes.
Oh, what's wrong? I know you're happy, but tears have no place in your...
...What is this?
What?
Look at it, it's tiny! The one I wanted was so much bigger! Or what, are you trying to say my eyes are as small and dull as this...can this even be called a gemstone?
N-No! It's just that I couldn't afford anything bigger with what I have.
What? You said you're a Uniganese noble. Why would you be so stingy?
Ngh! Well, that's...
Or maybe you only care about me as much as this stone...
O-Of course not! I'll buy you a bigger gem, promise!
Yay! You better!
Sure! So...will you marry m...
Oh, I'll think about tying the knot later! But I'll be waiting on that better ring, okay!
Haha... Oh boy, how did this happen.