The Poet: 1-5 Court Poet

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Idris complies with Kahir's wishes and becomes a court poet. Meanwhile, Gina learns of Kahir's upcoming coronation.

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Dialogue Choices

You: (From the palace? Such great news undoubtedly concerns...)

• Kahir
• Idris

You: (So I could go to the party, acting as your...)

• Maidservant
• Guard

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• After a few days of helping Sinbad's caravan clear its cargo, I visit Idris again.
• There are women fanning themselves and chatting along the road in the slums.

• Elderly Woman: It's crazy how lucky that stinky scavenger is, winning the Prince's favor like that.

• Young Woman: I heard he was recruited the day he went to the palace with his poems.

• You: (Are they talking about Idris?)

• I happily run to Idris's hut.

• The door to Idris's house is open.
• A large spider weaves its web in the doorframe.
• You: (It looks like Idris moved out a while ago.)

• You: (I'm so happy he's become a court poet!)

• His poems will now be preserved as some of the greatest literary achievements in the kingdom!
• He's probably recovered from his cold. I can't remember the last time I was this happy.
• You: (I wonder how Idris is adapting to life in the palace.)

• I can't visit him randomly like I used to, and I don't get many opportunities to go to the palace.
• I'm filled with worry again. How will I learn how he's doing?

• With a heavy heart, I return to my original life.

• Sinbad: Gina! What a bountiful day!

• Sinbad appears at the door, beaming.
• You: Bountiful? Did the caravan return with a good haul?

• Sinbad: I got great news from the palace today.

• Sinbad: I'm sure you'll cheer up when you hear it.

• You: (From the palace? Such great news undoubtedly concerns...)

Kahir

• You: Has Kahir achieved something grand with all the work he's been doing?

• Sinbad: Yes, that's it!

• Sinbad: A new chapter has begun for Kahir and for the entire Full Moon Kingdom.

Idris

• You: I just went to visit Idris and heard neighbors talking about him becoming the court poet.

• You: Is that it?

• Sinbad: I heard Idris is passionate about his work and is already the most admired poet there.

• Sinbad: But the great news I heard is even better.

• Sinbad: Kahir is about to embrace his new identity as the Crown Prince.

• Whenever Kahir shares his ideals of governance with me, his eyes get a faraway look.
• You: It's as if he's always looking to the future, thinking of the best way to govern the country and care for his people.

• You: The kingdom couldn't ask for a better Crown Prince!

• Sinbad: The date of Kahir's coronation has been set for his 21st birthday, which is just around the corner.

• Sinbad: The young man I watched grow up will be recognized as an adult.

• Sinbad: When I first met Kahir, he was only eight years old. I remember it like it was yesterday.

• You: You still remember the first time you met Kahir?

• Sinbad: He's always been unique, even as a child.

• Sinbad: We were at a party that was nearing its end, and Kahir was teaching the other children how to play a game

• Sinbad: As I approached, Kahir asked if I wanted to join in on the fun.

• You: Sounds like he loved to share as a child as much as he does now.

• Sinbad: He taught me the rules of the game, and proudly said they were part of a new and modified version he'd created

• Sinbad: He said the old rules were hard to follow, especially for young children.

• Sinbad: So he modified them to make things as fair as possible for everyone.

• You: Kahir's heart hasn't changed at all.

• You: I can't wait for his coronation.

• You: I wonder if he'll have time to invite us.

• Sinbad: The invitations will be given out at the dinner before the ceremony.

• Sinbad: I hear Kahir has prepared our invitations. I'll get yours at the dinner and bring it to you afterwards.

• You: Why you? Can't I go to the dinner?

• Sinbad: I received my dinner invitation from the King.

• Sinbad: Before the ceremony, a dinner is held to entertain important people who will attend the coronation, that includes the nobility and the elite from all over the world.

• Sinbad: It's a royal custom.

• You: I see, so the dinner isn't something I can attend.

• Sinbad: It's not really my thing either. Noble guests never remember my name and call me "the rich merchant" instead.

• Sinbad: Seats are limited. I couldn't assume there'd be a place for a friend from afar.

• Sinbad: As a close friend of the King and the Prince, I have no choice but to attend.

• Sinbad: I'll have to find an excuse to be late.

• You: Sounds like I won't be missing much.

• You: I'll give Kahir my blessing personally the next time he travels incognito.

• Sinbad: There is one thing you'll miss...

• Sinbad: The court poet's recitation of poetry to give the Prince a formal blessing.

• You: Will it be Idris? His poems are wonderful.

• Sinbad: It might be. Kahir has been helping Idris to reach his full potential.

• Sinbad: Idris was recovering from his illness and missed the recruitment window.

• Sinbad: But Kahir fought hard for him by reading his poetry in front of everyone in the palace.

• You: Sounds like it was a trying process. I'm glad Idris managed to become a court poet in the end.

• You: Now I wish I could go to the dinner so I could see Kahir and congratulate Idris.

• Sinbad: I'd love to bring you along, but I can't think of a reason they'd allow me to.

• You: I'm sure we can think of something.

• You: You said the guests are from the nobility and the elite, right?

• You: You would look more respectable if you arrived with an entourage of servants and guards.

• You: (So I could go to the party, acting as your...)

Maidservant

• You: If I attend the party acting as your maidservant, no one will question me being there.

• You: It wouldn't be the first time people assumed I'm your maidservant.

• Sinbad: Most people know I don't have servants. That won't work.

Guard

• You: Most nobles have guards, right? I can attend the party as one of your guards.

• You: And if anyone refers to you by a name you dislike, I'll take them out.

• Sinbad: When we stand side-by-side, I look like your guard, Gina, not the other way around.

• I can't help but feel dejected when I can't come up with more ideas.
• Sinbad: I don't want anyone thinking you're my servant or my guard. You're my family and best friend, Gina.

• You: Sinbad, you've always been a source of warmth and family to me. I'm so grateful we met.

• You: I've been wanting to ask you something...

• Sinbad looks at me earnestly, waiting to hear what I have to say.
• You: You do so much for me.

• You: And you've always cared about my wellbeing.

• You: You've helped me in ways I could never repay. Why do you do it?

• Sinbad: You do help me, Gina. For starters, you've played a crucial role in receiving these latest shipments of inventory.

• Sinbad: You offer me so much of your time and dedication, you hardly have time for yourself.

• Sinbad: Besides, I enjoy the company of young people. It makes me feel a little younger.

• You: And I enjoy the company of the wise Sinbad. It makes me feel a little more enlightened.

• We look at each other and smile.
• Sinbad: There's still some time before the coronation. I'll think of something.

• Sinbad: You'll attend the dinner as a good friend to Kahir, Idris, and me. With connections to more than one person at the palace, that should give you enough clout to be there.