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[riddleman]

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[beaky]

Hello friend

Sorry to bother you once more but I need you to pick up a few things from the store on the way home if that isn't too much of an inconvenience. I can pay you upon your return.

[riddleman]

Yeah, hey.

Sure. What do you need?

You don't need to pay me.

[beaky]

We need more spicy mustard, we're out of ham too and we really need tea. Either darjeeling or lady grey, I'll let you decide. Both are equally good, you can't go wrong.

I do need to pay you, you've done so much for me already, the least I can do is not put you out of pocket.

[riddleman]

Don't worry about it, friend. I just want you to feel at home and hopefully be better soon. Although I am curious what it is you're doing with all that spicy mustard.

I'll bring what you need. Anything else?

[beaky]

I eat a lot of sandwiches, theyr'e justa bout the only thing I want to eat right now. This whole mess with Galavan has throw me off my game a little, I have to admit.

No, just you really. I can't wait to start our gaming session again.

[riddleman]

Comfort food. I understand. I will bring you tea, ham, mustard and myself, for your enjoyment.

You want to play again? Great.

[beaky]

You're good to me, though I have entirely no idea why.

Oh yes, I enjoyed it immensely. I've never done anything like that before.

[riddleman]

You know how much I admire you, friend. You have already taught me so much and I have even more yet to learn.

So you said. I always found it to be quite relaxing, but I also enjoy the competitive side.

[beaky]

Can I borrow some of your clothes? Mine are just drenched in blood.

[riddleman]

I do know a few tricks to get blood out, so don't throw your clothes out yet.

But of course you can. I'm afraid they might not be your style.

[beaky]

You really are a whiz at everything, aren't you?

They're perfectly fine, friend. Though they don't look quite as good on me as they do on you.

[riddleman]

Oh, no. Not at all. I just like to pick up the skill-set necessary to succeed at what I deem important.

I suppose they are more fit for my figure. I am not near as daring as you in the wardrobe department, I find it very admirable. You always cut a striking figure.

[beaky]

And that skill set includes riddles?

There's a lot a good suit can do for a man, I always think it's best to show yourself at your best at all times. Perhaps when I regain my fortunate and position, I could buy you a little thank you gift. I think I could pick you out a suit that would do wonders for you. Not that your current clothes are bad, of course.

[riddleman]

Not so. Riddles are...

What force and strength cannot get through,
I with a gentle touch can do.
and many in these twisted halls would stand
were I not, as a friend, at hand.

That is a very generous offer and a lovely thought, my friend, but I'd not want to impose.

[beaky]

Oh. Another riddle. Cool.

Key, right?

You could never. You saved me, dear Ed. I owe you more than I can express.

[riddleman]

I never thought I'd hear you use 'cool'. Nice sarcasm.

Key, yes.

With all that you've already taught me, I'm the one who owes you.

[beaky]

I still don't understand it.

Why would Butch betray me like that?

[riddleman]

I am always there but never here

I live to love but hate to live

I feed off passion but am always starving

I long for pain but hate its coming

I'm ever seeking but never finding

I wait and wait but it’s always too late

I am finite

[beaky]

Jealousy?

But he had no need to be jealous. He was my friend, I'm always loyal to my friends. I only have so many people I can trust.

[riddleman]

Who do you trust most? Who do you listen to? Who do you turn to? Who watches out for you?

Who am I?

[beaky]

I'm unsure if this is a riddle or simply a series of questions but as far as I see and as far as I know, it's you.

These days, I trust you more than my own judgement.

[riddleman]

You should. Just statistically speaking, your judgement is awful.

No offence.

1/2

[beaky]

It's not always THAT bad. Admittedly I've made a few mistakes but generally I

2/2

[beaky]

I have really terrible judgement, don't I?

[riddleman]

You want to believe in the best in people. It's an admirable quality, especially in someone who has been wronged as often as you have.