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Merchant

Say, is that my notebook you have there?!

Merchant

Ah, sorry for pouncing on you like that. Did you pick that up outside of town? It's actually mine, so would you please return it to me?

Merchant

Thank you! I can't believe I finally got this back.

Merchant

Judging by your garb, I take it you're an adventurer. I have a request for you, if you wouldn't mind hearing it.

Merchant

Oh, that's too bad. Let me know if you change your mind.

Merchant

Thank you! Truth be told, I've been roaming the world, chronicling my travels. I'm far more comfortable wielding a pen than a sword.

Merchant

Despite this, my untameable curiosity often gets me into deadly situations involving snarling beasts. Frankly, I've made many a hasty exit.

Merchant

These reckless getaways have taken a toll, however—my precious travelogue notebooks have been scattered to the wind...

Merchant

I'm sure you can piece together what I'm about to ask you, but... could I trouble you to bring any notebooks you find out in the wild back to me?

Merchant

Oh, thank you so much! Such kindness! Then I shall anxiously await the return of my notebooks!