>>6024974>>6025055>>6025058FRICK! I was writing up a long text post and lost it. Sadness. Oh well. It was a little too long-winded anyways. Here's the shorter and revised version.
Oh, and Wiz is our name! +1 to magic as well.
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Jack-o shows you around his surprisingly spacious house. It seems he's kept it clean and tidy all this time. There's a comfortable looking bedroom, lounge area, kitchen, and even a small bath. There are all sorts of alchemical supplies and equipment scattered around.
"Master has been gone for several months. I've been careful to keep everything in its place for when he returns." Jack-o nods proudly, showing you all the bits and bobs set on shelves and tables that have been meticulously dusted.
You and Spider give each other a sideways glance. Oh boy. What if this guy's beloved master is dead? The dungeon is a scary place sometimes! It's totally a possibility.
"Jack-o, did your master say why he left in the first place?" You furrow your brow, and pray to the stars that this poor beast's loved one didn't bite the dust in some corner of the dungeon.
The hairy creature nods, sniffling a little. He points to a note left by the door. You pick it up gently.
"GONE TO FETCH MORE TWISTROOT
KEEP THE PLACE CLEAN WHILE I'M GONE
I LOVE YOU
--- MASTER"
You nod. "I see." You don't really want to be here much longer. Jack-o's already spent two hours showing you and Spider around and telling you all sorts of jokes and stories.
Jack-o begins to sob lightly. Spider puts a leg on his lower back, unable to reach his shoulder. "What's wrong, Jack-o?"
"I miss my master so much..." He wails, letting out a sorrowful howl.
Spider awkwardly looks to you, motioning for you to do something about this.
"Well... I'm sorry, buddy. Thank you so much for sharing your home and stories with us but, I think we ought to get going now. Spider and I have a lot more of the dungeon to explore."
The furry creature looks up at you with wet and crusty eyes. Even snot drips from his already wet nose. "P-please. Don't leave me... I don't have anyone else. Y-you're the only company I've had in such a long while..."
Yeesh. You didn't think this would get so deep so fast.
>Invite Jack-o to join the party. The more the merrier. "Heyyy, cheer up pal. You know what? Why don't you come with us? We'll look for your master, and - you won't be alone anymore! What do you say?">Someone like this is no fit for the dungeon. He's lucky to be somewhere safe for now. "You're a good boy, Jack-o. Your master is lucky to have someone like you. Spider and I will visit you again, okay?" 