the newest muse.

[elicitor]

Uh, it's a real honor to be here, ma'am. I don't quite know what to say...

... n-no! I'm not speaking in jest! I'm genuinely happy that you chose me of all people to play! I'm the least qualified of your muses and you still picked me. What kinda guy wouldn't be flattered?

[He deeply sighs.]

Just... go easy on me, okay? This is my first time--

[SPLUTTER.]

--in the field, mun! I was going to say "in the field!" I can read your thoughts, you know!

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[dirtdog]

[With a big, reassuring smile:] Yeah, it's best to be careful what you say around them. They'll take almost anything as an invitation.

[elicitor]

R-Really? Geez. I'll... try to keep that in mind.

[He gives a nervous laugh.] I'm not doing so hot on my first time out, am I? I'm like a bumbling intern.

[dirtdog]

Nah, you're doing fine. It can be jarring, when you're new.

My name's Eli.

[elicitor]

I'm, um, Marco. Nice meeting you.

[dirtdog]

You too, Marco. So I take it you're going somewhere?

[elicitor]

That'd be great, wouldn't it? But it looks like I'm going to be stuck here for a while... until things are more "fleshed out," my mun says. So for now, this is my new home. Which... isn't too bad.