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First Quest [Video]

[The camera comes on and one can see the Chess Kingdom, a town in the Kingdom actually. White, black, and gray patters make up all of the buildings and even the ground. It moved to capture a glimpse at Sir Lancelot as he continues to walk and complain to himself.]

I will find this dryad and force him to send me back. I will not allow some false god to presume he may summon me whenever he likes. I must return to Camelot.

But Sir Knight, it is impossible. The will of the God Tree is absolute.

This god tree, as you call him, will fall by my blade. I will not stand for his. I will return home and continue my vigilance for my King.

Such honor and loyalty you have! Truly you are worthy of being my Tamer! Come sir! Together we may smite the evil that plagues this world and you shall then be able to return to your world!

[Lancelot stops and slowly turns around.]

Speak more of this evil.

[Before you hear further, the camera cuts out.]

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In theory...the innkeeper prefers to keep his doors option to those of any alignment provided they don't cause trouble. But more often then not those with wickedness in their hearts do things that cause them to be ejected from our land.

[She smiles thoughtfully at his next question]

I am not sure. Our building looks as it does because of renovations and improvements made by the owner, but much of this world's structure seems based on...well the Innkeeper called it a "Rule of cool" where the looks of something are more important then it's function.

I see. The innkeeper is far more lenient that I would be.

[The knight scoffed at the second explanation.]

Function should take higher priority than how something looks. Castles are a perfect balance of both. Camelot Castle is both beautiful and strong. I see no reason to obey this "Rule of Cool".

[She smirks at him]

It seems you and I are in agreement then. But despite how eccentric he can be at times the Innkeeper is very wise. He has the ability to see someones intentions, sometimes their history, or their future.

[That last bit of news caught the hedgehog's attention and he slowly raised his helmet's mask to expose his face.]

Truly? Hmm...may I speak with him?

[She smiles warmly]

Of course, please right this way.

[She leads him through the lobby to the bar where Lorne is almost always, and today he's on the stage singing]

A lady known as Paris, Romantic and Charming
Has left her old companions and faded from view

Lonely men with lonely eyes are seeking her in vain
Her streets are where they were, but there's no sign of her

She has left the Seine

The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay,
I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café

The last time I saw Paris, her trees were dressed for spring,
And lovers walked beneath those trees and birds found songs to sing.

I dodged the same old taxicabs that I had dodged for years.
The chorus of their squeaky horns was music to my ears.

The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay,
No matter how they change her, I'll remember her that way.

I'll think of happy hours, and people who shared them
Old women, selling flowers, in markets at dawn

Children who applauded, Punch and Judy in the park
And those who danced at night and kept our Paris bright

'til the town went dark.

[there's scattered applause from a couple digimon, a female sitting behind some drums, and a bark from a little white dog wagging it's tail.]

[The knight joins in the applause and looks to Sarasim for confirmation.]

The singing demon? He is the innkeeper?

[She nods]

Don't let his appearance out you off. He's one of the kindest souls I've met.

[Lorne has slipped off the stage and is heading for the bar.]

[Lancelot nods and watches the demon for a minute before walking towards Lorne.]

Excuse me, sir. You are the innkeeper, yes?

[A cheerful smile and a nod]

Please call me Lorne, nice to meet you! Get you a drink? Or maybe you'd like to sing a song?

Actually my interest lies in you, Lorne. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Sir Lancelot of the Lake, Knight of the Round Table.

[The Knightly hedgehog gave a bow to the demon. He could sense no ill intent from him, no blood lust. It would seem not all demons were evil.]

Well well! An honor to host such a famous and well spiked knight! A pleasure to meet you.

[A casual thumbs up as he starts to mix himself a drink]

The pleasure is all mine. Sir Sarasim tells me you allow new arrivals of this world to stay here and offer them protection. I wished to meet the gracious host of this inn.

Oh yeah! Hey thanks!

See I got the idea from this other inn on the floating island of Tetha. Great place really. Back home I used to run a bar where good, evil and inbetween could sit down and have a drink in peace. This place started out like that and has become the hip happening home you see today!

[pours the drink and sips it pleasantly]

I see. I have been offered a location to stay by another but I would ask your permission if I may be apart of your inn's defense forces.

The more the merrier blackberry! I saw you come in with Sarasim so I'm guessing she filled you in about all that. You're one more reason to feel safer at night.

[Shadow nods though seems a little confused by the blackberry comment.]

Yes. I can guard your inn at night, if you wish.

No worry furry. Sarasim will set you up with a scheduled so you're not always on nightshift.

[There's a cough from a goblimon down the bar and Lorne sighs]

There's just one last thing. All new tenants and workers have to sing for me so I know you're on the level. It's not that I don't trust you, we've just had some bad experiences. You understand?

Singing is how you can see the past and future of people, isn't it? Very well.

I know only a small number of songs, however. And none are like the one you sang before.

Hey don't let that hold you back, we're very accepting of all kinds of music in my humble bar. Just do whatever you're comfortable with.

Very well.

[Lancelot thought back to one song he knew well. He began to sing. It was one of the lullaby's The Lady of the Lake would sing to him when he was a child. He kept his tone deeper and slow, just letting the lyrics come back with the memories of those days.]

[There's some scattered applause and Lorne wipes a tear from his eye pouring Lance a drink despite him not asking for one]

Love it, absolutely. I can see why people still tell stories of you where I come from. *Laughs cheerfully* Here's to our newest resident and protector!

[A general round of cheers is called out and glasses clinked]

[Lancelot stares at the drink for a moment before slowly taking it.]

Thank you for your generosity. I will most likely be spending most of my time away from the inn but I will be here for my watches.

Why did you let free a tear during my reading?

Not a problem, no problem at all. We'll be happy to be your home when you find your way back to it after travels.

[Chuckles] Oh that. Nothing to worry about, I'm just a sucker for a good love story. Still I wouldn't want to spoil too much for you.

Love-...

[Lancelot's eyes move to his drink before he takes a long drink from it.]

Thank you for your generosity.

Hey don't even mention it, mi casa es su Casa and all that jazz!

[raises his glass]

To new friends and bright futures!

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