Chapter 3-6 • Just How We Are

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Scalding Sands - Camel Bazaar

Trey	Are there any other fruits we should try, Jamil?

Jamil

There's always silky melon, which is Silk City's signature fruit. It has a sophisticated sweetness and silky texture. You won't find it in many other countries. Actually, it might be the perfect snack for you all.

Grim	How's that?

Jamil

Do you remember the kindhearted young man from the tale I mentioned before? Well, according to the legend, he didn't have much money, but he still split a melon with his friend.

Grim	If he's so poor, how's he eatin' fancy melons? I'd eat fruit every day if I could, but we can't afford 'em on our lousy budget!

Jamil

Who knows? It's a story. Don't think too hard about it.

Grim

Mrrr.

Jamil

Over time, people started saying that if you shared one of these melons with someone, your friendship or romance would last forever. So at some point, the melons became a staple of this festival, as a symbol of good fortune.

Grim	Ahh, I getcha. But why's it the perfect snack for us?

Jamil

Simple—if things run smoothly in the group, it makes less work for me. That goes double for you, Grim.

Cater

So they're tasty AND got a buzzworthy story attached? That's the viral content I'm here for! I've gotta try one!

Trey	I definitely don't want to miss out on a culinary experience I can only get here.

Grim	Yeah, what they said! I wanna sink my teeth into one of those puppies!

Jamil

There's a fruit stand up ahead that's only open on festival days. You'll want to go there. They cut the melons in half, then serve them with a scoop of their homemade melon ice cream.

Malleus

Oh, the ice cream sounds quite nice. I think I'll have some as well.

Jamil

I had a feeling that would pique your interest since you're such a fan of frozen treats. What about you, [MC]?

Count me in!

Hmm, I dunno...

Jamil All right. You won't be disappointed.

Malleus What's this? You're not shying away from some quality bonding time with me, are you?

Jamil

I'll get enough for the whole group. The stand's right over there.

Trey	nom* Hey, this IS good. I've never had a melon with such a rich flavor before.

Malleus

The ice cream is also exquisite. The melon really comes through.

Cater

And the presentation is just adorbs!

Najma

Of course it's good. It's a Silk City specialty!

Cater

Ooh, guys! We should take a group pic with our food!

Malleus

But why? Did we not just take a photo at the Asim estate?

Cater

But this silky melon's supposed to make friendships last forever, yeah? So we gotta take a pic with it! We could tag it, I dunno... #SilkyMelon #SymbolOfFriendship #MelonBudz. What'cha think?

That's a great idea.

Okay, I'm down.

Malleus

...I'd rather not.

Jamil

I'll have to pass.

Trey	I'm not big on that kinda thing either.

Grim	I gotta finish this ice cream before it melts! *lick* *slurp*

Cater

Oof, shot down by everyone but [MC]! Now I'm full of melon-choly.

Najma

I don't get it. Why not just take the picture? Did you guys have a fight or something, Jamil?

Jamil

Not at all. That's just how we are.

Najma

Night Raven College must be one weird school...

Cater

Guess the melon friendship hasn't kicked in yet.

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