| Mika | Hey, hey. Not so fast. Strolling about alone out here is dangerous. Where do you come from? | |
| Me | From the city! | |
| Mika | Well, well. Then what are you doing wandering around out here, so far from the protective walls of the city? | |
| Me | From one of the farms. | |
| Mika | A farmer, eh? Hmm. Then you shouldn't be walking along these dangerous paths all by yourself. Who knows who might be lying in wait for you. | |
| Me | That's none of your business. | |
| Mika | If you say so. But don't go whining about it afterwards if somebody skins you. Have a nice day. | |
| Me | What's so dangerous out here? | |
| Mika | Many things. | |
| Mika | For one thing, there's the bandits. They'd polish off a little wimp like you for breakfast. | |
| Mika | If the bandits don't catch you, then the wild animals in the forest or the mercenaries roaming around will take care of you. | |
| Mika | So, first get yourself some decent armor before you go out. | |
| Mika | I bet you'll be yelling for my help after the next bend in the road. | |
| Me | Just assuming I would fall back on your help. How much would that cost me? | |
| Mika | I am merely a humble servant of the king and would not enjoy fleecing a helpless little citizen of the realm. | |
| Mika | But you know, if you put it like that, I wouldn't object to a little financial backing to promote our future business relationship. | |
| Mika | 10 gold coins should do for starters. What do you think? | |
| Me | Why not? Here's your 10 coins. | |
| Mika | Terrific. If you need my help, you know where to find me. | |
| Mika | But please do me a favor, don't come to me with any trifles. I can't stand that, you hear?? | |
| Mika | You haven't got the money. Maybe you should think again whether you really want my help. | |
| Me | I'll think about it. | |
| Mika | Suit yourself. Have a nice death. | |
| Me | I changed my mind. I'll pay you the 10 gold coins. | |
| Mika | Wonderful. Better late than never. And now? | |
| Mika | (angry) Come back when you have the money. | |
| Me | I need your help. | |
| Mika | If it's absolutely necessary ... What's wrong? | |
| Me | The farmer Akil is under attack by mercenaries. | |
| Mika | (agitated) What? Those riff-raff are hanging around on Akil's farm? Then let's not waste any time. Follow me. | |
| Me | I'm being attacked by monsters. | |
| Mika | But I don't see any monsters right now. I'm sure you're just making that up. | |
| Me | I'm being chased by bandits. | |
| Mika | Really? Where are they then? If you were being chased, I should be able to see at least one of them, right? | |
| Mika | Now watch how this works. | |
| Mika | All right. That's that. I'll be off then. | |
| Me | All quiet? | |
| Mika | You're still alive. I'm impressed. | |