Kenyatta's Dialogue

Sup? You're new, right?

I'm Kenyatta. Glorified City Hall receptionist.

My parents run this place. If you have a problem, you should probably go to one of them.

But if you wanna get up to some trouble? Hit me up.

I've always liked that you're someone I can just have fun with.

You don't always have to stick to rules like some other people around here.

People think I’m lucky because my parents are rich.

I mean, I am. But it’s not all sunshine and briar daisies, you know?

Money comes with expectations. And my mom comes with even MORE.

It's been so hard to find spice sprouts lately! I don't know if someone's hoarding them or what.

Nobody needs to be that spicy, seriously.

It’s nice being outside, y’know?

Sometimes I forget how interesting the world is. Like, I’m pretty sure I saw a gnarly looking beetle over there!

I was up late taking a long walk last night.

Hopefully my mom doesn’t see me sneak back in through the window.

Actually, scratch that. Hopefully she does, and it mortifies her.

Sun feels so nice today.

Legends say that back in the time of Humans the air was so full of smoke you couldn’t even see the sun.

Seems kind of messed up. Like, if you aren’t going to take care of your stuff, you probably shouldn’t have it.

Things have picked up a bit here now that you Humans are out and about. Work is still about as interesting as watching grass grow.

I’ve been having Auni sneak me a series of scandalous true crime newsletters in the mail.

Did you know there’s a killer loose in the Capital?

Ten noblewomen of my age and height have gone missing so far.

If you see a glowing flower let me know, those things are great in a healing poultice I give to my riffroc when she gets indigestion.

Unfortunately, the Outpost no longer serves food and I'm not much in the adventuring mood anymore.

My cousin Eshelon even asked me about it last week.

I hope that means he's coming for a visit.

You'd just love him. He's the only other member of my family that's not a complete bore.

What are you up to today?

If you had to pick one, what Path would you declare?

So, what kinda books are you into?

Found the perfect adventure novel just for you over on the shelves.

It's called "The Journey of the Silver Sernuk." It’s one of my favorites.

Still trying to figure out what you meant by science fiction.

Like, is it something that's true, but also fake? Seems kinda pointless.

Be honest, do you really think I can be a healer?

I know I have to go work soon, but I just need a couple more hours of rest. Wake me up a little later, will ya?

Chayne says you should start each day with an affirmation. I'm still not really sure what he means.

What's your affirmation?

I love the mornings 'cause that's the only time my mom is out of the house.

I can actually just get a second to breathe, ya know?

I'm not a morning Majiri... Can we maybe talk after I've had my coffee?

I hope one of these nights I spot the beast of the Elderwoods.

I know we’re not in the Elderwoods, but beasts have legs too!

Ugh, finding a Path is so exhausting. You have to find a mentor, get all the materials, try it out, get bored, and move on to the next thing.

I don't know how Nai'o was so certain of his Path.

Sometimes I think about just... not going home. Staying out all night.

But I have no idea where I'd go, so I always just end up home again.

Sure, we can talk.

I’m so bored I could literally have a conversation about paint drying and it would seem thrilling.

I mean, seriously, have you noticed sometimes paint looks a totally different color when it’s dry than when it’s wet?

Yep... pretty fascinating stuff...

My mom’s making me work here, so I can prepare for a career in governance.

I think I’d rather pry out my own eyeballs and feed them to a Gillyfin than wind up like her.

If you’re looking for my dad, he’s in his office in the back. If you’re looking for my mom, can I ask you why?

‘Cause I would highly recommend you don’t.

Thanks for dropping by. Every time you show up and distract me from work, it makes mom irritated.

...Still coming around to see me, huh?

Most people give up after they realize I don’t really have any sway with my mom.

This job's nice, because I can study healing manuals on the side.

I've been reading about how to perform an amputation lately. Just wish someone would get injured around her so I could try it out.

Don’t let Caleri see you distracting me.

My mom has promised the library enough funds for a new wing if I can recite the entire Kilima Valley property tax code by my Path Declaration.

Did you know there’s actually a Galdur on the Palian Great Council?

He’s been serving almost two hundred years. Talk about tradition!

...What? Sometimes these books can be interesting. Sometimes.

Don't tell Caleri, but I snuck a true crime mag into the pages of my "History of the Palian Grand Council" book.

Check this out, I actually learned something useful while studying.

Did you know that the laws against the use of Flow only prevent MAJIRI from using it?

There was this whole trade war with the Grimalkins and we basically lost. That’s not the part that matters.

What matters is that it means you’re legally allowed to do whatever you want with Flow.

Here to break up this snooze fest?

I mean, who cares which classic era painting rose to governance class after the ascension of the First Council.

Not me!

Me and dad get along a lot better than me and mom.

He's not as obsessed as my mom is about my Path. And he, y'know, actually treats me like a person. It's nice.

Just wish he wasn't such a pushover with mom. I could use someone on my side.

We've got a ton of unique healing plants in the valley.

Like, take spice sprouts. You can use them to heal pain, but they're also good for wrinkles and youth potions.

So, get this. Usually you don't want to shove brightshrooms in your mouth, because you'll puke your guts out.

But if you smash it up into powder and turn it into tea, you can make a potion that's pretty good for aches and bruises.

Chayne taught me how yesterday. It actually worked!

Apparently pearls can be enhanced to ease troubled minds using Flow.

Of course, I don't get to unlock the Flow stuff until I pass like fifty trials.

Healers are super restricted on how much Flow we get to use. The Order locks that stuff down.

...Thanks again for encouraging me to make this healing thing official. I... actually really like it.

Nai'o always said he knew his Path because it felt like home.

It's silly, but... I think I get what he means now.

That's not a fountain at the Dragon Shrine, it's really a spring. Legend says it was formed from the Dragon's tears. He's so in tune with Palia, her pain is his pain.

Least I can do is try to ease some of that, right?

I hear you’re getting close to the mysterious cook... let me know if you end up learning his secrets.

I’ve been dying to know what his deal is.

Oh... You're wearing Kenyatta's pin.

Well, that explains why she's been happier these days. And why she talks so much about you.

Don't worry. She only has good things to say.

That pin...it belongs to the Bahari girl, don't it?

How did you...you know what, I don't want to know. It isn't my business.

That's my daughter's pin. Since when have you two been seeing each other?! And why wasn't I informed?!

In my days, courtship was handled the proper way -- through the approval of the parents of both parties!

Oh, I see you have an admirer. Tell me, who is it?

Kenyatta's pin?

I thought I saw the farm boy wearin' that just the other day...you know what, that's none of my business.

I guess if there's one way to make Eshe madder than a herd of ormuu it's to date a Human.

Hey, wanna hold hands in my mom’s office later?

You're late.

So, are all Humans this cute, or is it just you?

My mom would FLIP if she saw us right now.

Hey.

Hey, I was just thinking about you.

Today feels like it’s lasting FOREVER.

I'm so bored. Are you here to entertain me?

I didn't notice before but you're pretty strong, huh? Do you think you could pick me up?

You're back. Couldn't resist me?

I'd say I'm not that into gifts...

But I am. Especially when they come from you.

I'd say I'm not that into gifts...

But I am. Especially when they come from you.

My mom’s been pulling her hair out over the Maji Market for months now.

She kept complaining about how she had to plan everything herself, but she’s the one who refused my dad’s help.

I somehow got dragged into the mess, and now here I am.

Najuma and her dad hardly ever come down to the village. Whenever they do, they’re usually off to a quiet corner somewhere... kind of like they are now.

Their house must be dead silent. I wish mine was, too.

Ugh. I’ve said that “Welcome to Chapaa Hut” line so many times I don’t even know what it means anymore.

I’m thinking of asking Najuma for some more of those experimental fireworks.

I can already think of a few fun places to set them off.

I was thinking of climbing that cliff and setting them off at the top.

I’m soooo bored. You better have something interesting to tell me.

I'm helping my mom and dad run a booth at the Maji Market tonight.

...Visit me maybe? It would make wearing that tacky costume a little less torturous.

I really outdid myself with the wish I made this year. It's just so... me.

It'd be nice if it came true, though. It'd make for an interesting story to tell next Luna New Year.

My family's Luna New Year dinner was a lot more... lively than usual this time around.

It's probably because my mom's meeting with the Duchess about the Maji Market went well and she was able to get last-minute funding.

My mom's been in a weirdly good mood ever since. She even helped pick out bones from our braised fish instead of making my dad do it! It was kind of scary...

Kinda bummed Nai'o didn't come to the Maji Market this year. Talking to him during last year's made the time go by faster.

I bumped into Jina and Hekla earlier and asked them if they were coming tonight.

Jina wanted to, but apparently gets nervous being around a lot of people. I get her. People suck.

Hekla asked if I could bring some stuff back for Jina later, so I guess I'm doing that. Hopefully she likes what I give her.