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He was a handsome boy with wide shoulders and a wider smile. He was barely approaching adulthood when his Auntie called for him. She said he was always dim-witted but had a good soul. And that good soul was called by the Good Powers... (1/12)
He was a handsome boy with wide shoulders and a wider smile. He was barely approaching adulthood when his Auntie called for him. She said he was always dim-witted but had a good soul. And that good soul was called by the Good Powers... (1/12)
... called to a grand quest. He was marked by destiny.
Auntie told him of a wise old woman who lived far to the south. She warned of wicked men and dark creatures that would stop him from his quest. The warnings were true. (2/12)
Auntie told him of a wise old woman who lived far to the south. She warned of wicked men and dark creatures that would stop him from his quest. The warnings were true. (2/12)
The young man earned more than a few scars trekking across the land to the wise one. He knew she would tell him of his destiny and explain this darkness that stalked him.
Eventually he came upon a modest house. This was the place he was told to go. But it looked... wrong. (3/12)
Eventually he came upon a modest house. This was the place he was told to go. But it looked... wrong. (3/12)
It was just a house. It had little statues in a small garden. A few fading holiday streamers. It could be his own grandmother's cabin with few changes. As he stared blankly in confusion, a short old lady leaning on a cane flashed an all too normal smile. (4/12)
"Well, don't just stand there gawking all day now. Get yourself in here and have some cake."
There was an odd quality to her voice. It was every momma, every auntie, every granny rolled up into one. And to Granny's shock, the young man still stood with his mouth gaping. (5/12)
There was an odd quality to her voice. It was every momma, every auntie, every granny rolled up into one. And to Granny's shock, the young man still stood with his mouth gaping. (5/12)
She tried clearing her throat a few a times and tried different ways to invite him in. The gears in his mind were frozen. He could not process the shocked expectations. (6/12)
He finally came inside when Granny snapped and hollered, "Get that narrow behind in here! DON'T MAKE ME COME GET YOU!"
After some lemonade and cake, the young man gushed that he is the Chosen One and came to seek out her wisdom and training. (7/12)
After some lemonade and cake, the young man gushed that he is the Chosen One and came to seek out her wisdom and training. (7/12)
It took her a few minutes to stop laughing. She patiently explained he was chosen to find and help the Chosen One. He cheerfully affirmed it was him every time the Chosen One was mentioned. She explained over and over again, for quite some time while losing her patience. (8/12)
Granny finally snaps and bluntly tells him SHE is the Chosen One. He still does not get it.
Eventually, Granny gives up trying except for the occasional comment. But her Companion is a combination of too dumb and too egotistical to understand. (9/12)
Eventually, Granny gives up trying except for the occasional comment. But her Companion is a combination of too dumb and too egotistical to understand. (9/12)
He earnestly just cannot wrap his mind around it. What glimmers of cleverness he has are directed toward justifying his worldview. ("But Auntie said I'm special!" "I know in my heart I'm Chosen. You are so brave trying to protect me from our enemies by taking the heat!") (10/12)
Granny knew that his heart was pure and he was a brave strong young man. She knows from previous rounds of the cycle that she gets the Companions she needs, not the ones she wants.
As best as her newfound friend could understand... (11/12)
As best as her newfound friend could understand... (11/12)
Granny explained the darkness they faced and the quest they must undertake. And it was honestly nice to have a nice young man to cook for and chat with. They ate well and rested for the night, then set out in the morning, uncertain of the road before them. (12/12)
Honest. Not a joke. This is a thing. AND IT IS AWESOME.
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