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[lingeringhope]

You may have noticed some abnormal behavior regarding the Door. Normally it doesn't bring in anything so large, and we did not expect it to do so this time. Delight and I have been attempting to alter the Door to send you home, as you have so often requested, but as I have said again and again, we have very little knowledge in this area. We will try again.

My appreciation for those who slew the dragons. We did not intend on their arrival, and I would be willing to grant you a favor in return for your efforts - if it's within my power, and not too foolish.

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[promises_to_keep]

I just got here a couple days ago, so I don't really have anything in mind right this second. Could I get a circumstantial IOU?

[lingeringhope]

No. However, I am always open to trades.

[promises_to_keep]

[Rats. Oh well, it was kind of a longshot anyway.]

Trades, huh? You don't say... And what sorts of items or services does an illustrious fellow such as yourself find he might be willing to deal for?

[He's no stranger to a fetch quest, and if it gets him in good with these 'gods', or whoever they are, he's willing to make the effort. Always good to have friends in high places, after all.]

[lingeringhope]

Generally the question is what you want. If there is something you desire that is not available here, ask myself or one of the other gods. We can often work out a trade. It tends to involve giving us power.

[promises_to_keep]

Ah, power, the universal currency.

You folks derive power from our feelings, or something, right? Since you're like gods of primal emotion and whatnot. So do people make offerings by like... watching scary movies or going to see a good standup comedian?

[lingeringhope]

We don't have those things here. In return for whatever they are asking for, we set tasks meant to either make things easier on us or draw out the appropriate emotion.

[promises_to_keep]

No scary movies? Boo, somebody needs to get on that.

Anyway, I appreciate the info, I'll keep all that in mind.

[lingeringhope]

No doubt Fear would enjoy them.