( He concedes that much prettily, easily, with the tip of his head and a distant gaze. Beside them, villagers of all stations rush to the duties of the day.
Weisi watches on, then finally points out a girl carrying laundry. )
You see? At her pretty waist. ( A chain of talismans, crudely painted. ) They fear. What do they fear today? Foxes. Bears... wolves... whatever comes from a forest, they decide to fear. And ravens, of course. Let us not forget ravens.
( He seems somehow on the brink of laughter. )
My friend, you are a tall man of some strength. If I had my pick, between you and invisible silhouettes in the sky, I would fear you.
( Yet he drinks, moodily. ) But you might say we have had our troubles with foxes.
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( He concedes that much prettily, easily, with the tip of his head and a distant gaze. Beside them, villagers of all stations rush to the duties of the day.
Weisi watches on, then finally points out a girl carrying laundry. )
You see? At her pretty waist. ( A chain of talismans, crudely painted. ) They fear. What do they fear today? Foxes. Bears... wolves... whatever comes from a forest, they decide to fear. And ravens, of course. Let us not forget ravens.
( He seems somehow on the brink of laughter. )
My friend, you are a tall man of some strength. If I had my pick, between you and invisible silhouettes in the sky, I would fear you.
( Yet he drinks, moodily. ) But you might say we have had our troubles with foxes.