Learning Patience

“Long have the gods looked favorably on our small town of Beginning Area.”

“Why are you telling me this?” asked Hero. “Does this have any relevance to the quest?”

“No. This is just scene-setting, or ambiance if you will. It’s to give the world a deeper and richer atmosphere,” explained NPC. “This isn’t just some silly game. This is art!”

“Boring! Do not want! Skip! Skip! Skip! A Button! A Button! A Button!”

“But then— And— All the— Then— We have— Do you want to hear this again? Yes- Press A. No- Press B. Long have the gods looked favorably—”

“Noooooooo!”