Frey

Oh my, what a state you’re in! You look like you’re one breath away from keeling over dead!

Hornet

I will continue to live, madam, but I am indeed afflicted. A parasite has taken root within my shell... Perhaps you have something that could help me? A medicine?

Mmm, not so sure I stock anything like that. You should ask Pavo there. It’s his job to give directions and such, so he may have some useful advice.

In the meantime... shopping itself is a type of medicine, isn’t it? You should buy something now. Given your condition, this might be your last chance!

We’ve made a good start on the painting, resident! Give us a little more time and your bell’ll be shining like new.

Hornet

Greetings, shopkeeper. I’d ask to trade, but your store seems a little bare.

Ahem! Well, yes. Our little town’s seen some dire times, and now my courier’s gone and got themself lost.

But don’t worry! I’ve a few small things, still! And if that courier ever makes it safely back, we’ll have plenty more treasures to haggle over.

Hornet

He would have been wise to do so. If, on my travels, I happen upon the errant bug, I’ll make sure to send him your way.

Hornet

Greetings, shopkeeper. Given the hardships of the lands beyond these bells, your store seems in remarkable order.

Aye, well, we’ve had our tough times too! Of once bustling Bellhart, only a few residents now remain.

But things are turned around for old Frey! Ho, yes! The town at least feels briefly at peace, and my courier has returned with fresh goods to trade.

Whether pilgrim or traveller, mine is the finest store you’ll have the fortune to visit throughout our blighted lands.

Hornet

Greetings again, shopkeeper. Your shelves are looking better stocked. I see the courier made their way back to you safely.

Oh yes, the cheeky little so-and-so came by and dropped his cargo off at last.

Poor dear was so shaken by his misadventures, I almost didn’t have the heart to dock his earnings.

All’s well now, though! Take a look at the lovely new goods I have available!

A fine purchase you’ve made! Allow us a moment and we’ll get it set up in your bellhome.

I saw it! Took my wish off the board, you did! Heading out after my stray courier, then?

Hornet

My own tasks see me travel far, shopkeeper. If, on my journey, I happen upon the errant bug, I’ll make sure to send them your way.

Then you’ll have my thanks and more! It’s a rare bug who’d brave the wilds to aid a fellow.

Hello again! Fancy buying something special before your tasks whisk you away?

Fellow resident! The world quakes and crumbles, but while my shell stays safe, my shop stays open.

Hornet

Greetings, shopkeeper. It seems you’ve recovered well from that silken affliction.

Ah! Well, I’m a clever bug. When that strange thread struck down from above, I shut up tight and huddled in my bellhome.

Might’ve been a problem for the others about here, but my store was flush with supplies, so no fear I’d go hungry.

Hornet

Your preparedness served you well then, and it seems your store is still well-stocked.

Oh yes, even my supplier is back to work, so I have plenty of goods to show you!

Fellow resident, welcome home! The world may quake and crumble, and threaten its end, but while my shell stays safe my shop stays open.

Well, well! Welcome to you, our newest resident! I hope you’re finding your new home to your taste.

Hornet

It is a finely forged bell, madam. I am fortunate to have a safe space to rest, even if my stay here may be short.

However long you’re with us, I’ve been holding onto some fine goods that’ll cosy up your home. This stuff ain’t for the riff-raff winding through, but a fellow Bellharter deserves the finest!

The perfect choice! Your bell’s about to be looking the finest in town. We’ll get the work started straight away.

Welcome, fellow resident! Can I interest you in something special before you’re away again on your travels?

Hornet

Greetings, shopkeeper. It seems you’ve recovered well from that silken affliction.

Ah! Well, I’m a clever bug. When that strange thread struck down from above, I shut up tight and huddled in my bellhome.

Might’ve been a problem for the others about here, but my store was flush with supplies, so no fear I’d go hungry.

Hornet

Your preparedness served you well then. Although... your store now seems quite bare.

Ahem. Yes. I’ll admit, the wait was longer than I’d anticipated, and a bug has to eat...

I’ll have more to offer you once my courier turns up. No doubt he’s been avoiding Bellhart since the curse set its sights on us.