001. Video. Hi Ghosts, it’s me, ya boi

[inheritedpain]

[ Hi Prisma, have a frowning seventeen year old with way too much gold in his hair show up on your feed.

Now, Jin Ling has never bothered to introduce himself on the network. At first because the tech was completely foreign to him and then because it seemed like a hassle and let’s be real the boy has no manners.

But he’s on a Quest, now, so he’ll deign to speak to the common folk, for once.

.. ... ... it’s not like he’s desperate, or anything. ]

Alright, listen. I’m looking for a ghost. Any ghost. Or general undead, if we have to be picky, here. So if you or someone you know fits this description then you better tell me!! I’m going to help you get rid of some of your resentful energy!!

[ Jin Ling seems to think everything he just said is totally reasonable and makes sense. So he doesn’t even bother to explain before moving on. ]

If you aren’t a ghost but you’re in trouble you can tell me, too!! I need to help someone so that I— Look, it’s not important!! So don’t ask questions just let me help already!!

I’m good at helping, especially if it involves swords, archery, or dogs.

[ A pause, a deeper frown: ]

How do I turn this off any—-

Comments

[inheritedpain]

Ah! Daozhang Xiao! Of course!

I’d be happy to help. What do I need to do?

[mingyues]

I am currently taking care of the pegasi, would you like to assist me? I have seen how good you are with Fairy, and while this is not fighting ghost, it is still an important task.

Would you like to help, young master Jin?

[inheritedpain]

Sure, I can help! How hard could it be?

I can bring Fairy, right? The one I flew on was pretty calm.

[ A pause, a slight flush. ]

Does that mean you aren’t greeting people anymore? What about.. ah.. your friend... is he helping you with the Pegasus too...?

[mingyues]

More hard work than you expected. They're good animals, docile if you know how to handle them well.

You can bring Fairy, she's well behaved so I doubt anyone will mind. [ right? of course. ]

Sometimes, due to the recent problems with crime on level 3 I have been assisting there instead. Taking care of the steeds after is still part of my trainee duty.

Sir Zixi? Oh, I believe he has other business to attend to. Why? Are you looking to speak to him?

[inheritedpain]

I’m sure I can handle it! I’ve been riding since I was little. Just let us know where and when and Fairy and I will be there.

[ His eyes get a little brighter at the prospect of crime. ]

I can help you with that, too!! Fairy and I can chase down whoever you want!

[ But oh great. His cheeks get a little hotter. ]

N-no!

I just -

I hadn’t gotten a chance to thank him, that’s all. It’s not important.

[mingyues]

You will see him around eventually, he is a very hardworking individual, but if I see him before I will let him know that you wish to thank him. [ he smiles, pleased with the enthusiasm from jin ling. ]

Of course, but for now the pegasus first. They've had a very long day and their coats need brushing.

I will wait for you and Fairy.