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Dialogue
MANAGINGWAY
While most of our Ways are content with rhythmical hopping, Shakingway has recently expressed a desire to master the ways of “dance.”
As I understand it, mankind’s myriad cultures are well versed in this activity, so I was hoping you might humor his request for a…dancing battle? I’m not entirely clear on the particulars.
Forename! Our dancing friend Shakingway has been asking for you.
Might you spare him a moment? It seems he wishes to battle again.
You’ll find him practicing in Bestways Burrow. I have no doubt he is itching to witness your “moves.”
SHAKINGWAY
Come one, come all! Challenge Shakingway and fall!
Aaah! Y-You’re that person! A-Ahem…
You there, person-lasslad─why favor me with your address?better speak before you make me mad!
A challenge of dance? All right, very well! I’ll dance you to death and send you to…uh…was it “hells”?
Aaah! It’s you! Erm…
Come again to see my moves? You will find me much improved!
At the musicking station, the fates will decide. On our battle I’ll wager my name and my pride!
My dancing skill is second to none! You can show me your moves, but I’ve already won!
SYSTEM
Shakingway is getting ahead of himself. Show him the dance of a real champion.
SHAKINGWAY
Whoa, what was that? Such beauty, such grace… Erm!
Ha-ha-ha, your dance is weak! I’m still the dance master of whom all speak!
SYSTEM
Shakingway doesn’t acknowledge that movement as dance. Only dance will change his opinion of you.
SHAKINGWAY
What the─!? That was amazing! How did you─I-I mean!
You were lucky! That was luck! Bet you can’t do it again, you…puck?
If this is a dream, don’t wake me… Ahem! I-I mean!
Is that really the best you can do? Then do it again─but you can’t, can you?
SYSTEM
It seems you’ve caught Shakingway’s attention. Show him your dance again for the win.
SHAKINGWAY
Lost your nerve? Don’t want to play? The reigning champ is Shakingway!
SYSTEM
Shakingway is gaining confidence again. Finish him by showing him your dance.
SHAKINGWAY
Ha! You only had a lucky streak─my sensational moves cannot be beat!
SYSTEM
Shakingway doesn’t acknowledge that movement as dance, and to make matters worse, he now derides you in slant rhyme. Demand his respect with an unparalleled display of dance.
SHAKINGWAY
Hgk! Th-That… That was amazing. The sweetness of thegrace within thecheer within thelove within thefortitude ofgorgeousness ofintensity ofmystery in the moves you render… You have earned my due surrender.
How strange… Watching your dance has filled me with inner peace. I feel confident…courageous, even. A-Ahem!
Th-This isn’t over! I may retreat, but next time I will not be beat!
I’ll chase my dream till I’m king of the moon─I’ll have my revenge! We’ll meet again soon!
MANAGINGWAY
Ah, you’re back. I just saw Shakingway dash past with tears in his eyes, so I assume you won your little bout?
Revenge, you say? Then it sounds as though we shall require more of your time in the future.
I do hate to trouble you, but sometimes I wonder if he isn’t simply in need of a playfellow. Thank you for your kindness, Forename.