(Merchant Looks Down At The Quiet Thump)

(Merchant looks down at the quiet thump)

As long as it covers me, I’d be very grateful. I could use it for personal visits, and leave the heavier one for conducting business.

An anon brought me back to you. They tried hours ago, but I was otherwise occupied and didn’t see, so I must apologize for that - is something wrong, DG?

It's just...

Everything's hurting again. I dont know why- the water makes it go away but I dont want to bother you and make you bring me there everyday- I'm sorrg-

An anon brought me back to you. They tried hours ago, but I was otherwise occupied and didn’t see, so I must apologize for that - is something wrong, DG?

It's just...

Everything's hurting again. I dont know why- the water makes it go away but I dont want to bother you and make you bring me there everyday- I'm sorrg-

(Merchant smiles and adjusts his hood)

I look forward to whatever you settle on.

An anon brought me back to you. They tried hours ago, but I was otherwise occupied and didn’t see, so I must apologize for that - is something wrong, DG?

It's just...

Everything's hurting again. I dont know why- the water makes it go away but I dont want to bother you and make you bring me there everyday- I'm sorrg-

I apologise for being late? Do you like ice cream? I can give you as much as you want as an apology! 😖🍦

Thank you for the lovely gift, but I don’t understand. What are you late for?

Ah, you don’t- if it hurts that much, please stop. Your arm is definitely fractured.

(Merchant lets go of DG’s arm slowly to avoid putting sudden weight on it)

I can’t fix this. You’ll have to find an actual healer. I’m sure we can find someone in town with the will and the means to help, and I can pay if it’s necessary. I don’t have anything but plant seeds and water to spend my gold on, and I’ve had… A very long time to amass it, so it might be good to get some of it out of the chest instead of letting it all sit for another decade.

(A rustling and a quiet sigh from outside the door)

DG? It’s the Merchant, friend, may I come in?

MERCHANT!!!!!!

Yess :3

DG, it’s past time to get going. Come on, get up; I hadn’t realized how much time was passing, but you’re definitely a little burnt, friend.

An anon brought me back to you. They tried hours ago, but I was otherwise occupied and didn’t see, so I must apologize for that - is something wrong, DG?

It's just...

Everything's hurting again. I dont know why- the water makes it go away but I dont want to bother you and make you bring me there everyday- I'm sorrg-