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Prayer 1- Voice

The voice is a little wavering and unsteady, but quiet and reverent all the same.

Are you there, Heavenly Father?

It's me, Kevin.

I know I've done the unthinkable, abandoning Elder Cunningham in Uganda and breaking rule seventy-two- and I understand that it's Your righteous judgement that I've not done enough to be forgiven. I thought at first that- well, that's not important. He clears his throat. I should never have questioned You, and this is my punishment-

No, not my punishment. This is the opportunity that You've granted me to redeem myself.

I read the words on the fountain, thanks to the guide You placed in my path. 'What once was whole, now 'tis shattered'- I understand! Now, his voice steadies. It's been my mission all along, to do something so incredible- to gather together these tortured souls that have been shattered from beneath Your sight and make them whole again. Make all of us whole again.

'It's power is great, true depths untold'- it's the power inside of me. I understand now.

So, Lord- if You could see fit to put a patient, forgiving crew in my path as well, I would really appreciate it- I understand You help those who help themselves, but growing up in Utah didn't really prepare me for sailing- not that I'm complaining, mind you, it's just an observation.

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[Sinbad offered him a jovial laugh.]

I don't get that a lot. You handle everything okay the last couple days?

[Hopefully Kevin is aware that Sinbad believes now he is responsible for him.]

Well... as okay as you could expect, I guess.

[Kevin shook his head, brow furrowed, looking around. He still couldn't get used to the idea of this all being real, and not just very clever set design. And no, the idea of a fourteen-year-old being responsible for him was not exactly sticking in his mind.]

So, where do we go from here?

Come on, we'll pick up some more food before we get out of here. You have everything you need too?

[Sinbad points back towards town.]

We'll be at sea for a long time, many days before we hit a new island.

[Kevin holds up his book.]

This is all I need.

A book? Really?

[Sinbad looks skeptical.]

You sure you don't need anything? Blankets, clothes, anything? I'll get it for you.

[Kevin shakes his head stubbornly.]

No... this is what I wear, and this is all I need to carry.

Okay, so talk to me a little as we walk. Can you defend yourself at all?

[Sinbad sounds curious, not judgmental.]

Ever been on a ship before?

[Kevin laughs weakly.]

Not really, and no. I grew up without any sort of big bodies of water nearby.

You don't have to worry, we'll protect you if anything happens. I'm going to pick up some ginger in case you get seasick. It can take getting used to.

[He grins brightly.]

[Kevin holds up a hand, suddenly stern.]

Nothing's going to happen. I'm not going to have children in danger on my behalf. Absolutely not.

[He arched an eyebrow with a smirk.]

I am a world famous dungeon capturer and Ja'far was an assassin. I think we'll be fine. Besides, you might not be the reason we're in trouble, but trouble will come eventually.

[Kevin shook his head, stubborn.]

No. If trouble comes, we find another way out of it. I won't stand by while you're in danger.

Oh good! Then you won't mind learning a bit of self-defense then?

[Sinbad grins.]

The three of us will teach you. It's for your own safety.

[Kevin frowned a little.]

So no one ever taught you to peacefully negotiate? You can't rely on fighting for everything, or you'll never get anywhere in the world.

[Sinbad arches an eyebrow as he walks through to the market.]

I can negotiate fine. Not everyone wants to play nice though. Negotiation is going to be very important to me.

[A child comes up to them and tugs on Sinbad's clothes, holding out his hands for money. Sinbad pulls out two coins and hands them over without a thought.]

[At that, Kevin can't help but smile. He watched the child as he scurried out through the passing crowd.]

You never have to fight. As long as you believe, there's always another way.

[There's a reason Ja'far is the treasurer on the ship and not Sinbad because he's easily won over by beggars.]

I wish that was true but I've had to fight a lot. It's just the way things turned out.

Well, when you're not able to fight, you find a way to get out of them.

[It's simple enough, but it's true.]

I'm pretty good at that. I have a sense about these things.

[He stops at a stall and purchases the aforementioned ginger.]

Vyse cooks. Trust me, you don't want me cooking. Or Ja'far for that matter. If you knew how to make things that would help, if not, do you have anything that's a favourite?

Um- I can make simple things...

[Kevin watches him complete the transaction, both lost and fascinated.]

I like sweet things, but I don't really have much of a favorite food or anything like that.

Sweet things, huh? Well if you see something you want, just say so.

[He wandered to the next stall to pick up a few fruits, limes and oranges. Zeff had helped him correct his thoughts about nutrition.]

Oh- get what you usually do, don't worry about me.

[Kevin followed on his heels, trying not to show how intimidating the marketplace was.]

I don't need to be indulging.

[He's rolling his eyes.]

You're as bad as Ja'far. I say this is the exact time to be indulging.

[He liked sweets huh? So Sinbad finds a bag of candy and purchases it without a second thought before holding it out to Kevin.]

Here.

[Kevin actually blushed. But he took the candy without arguing- he'd already bought it, and otherwise would be rude. At least he had something to hand out to beggar children now.]

Why now? What makes it a good time?

You've arrived in a weird place. You're probably feeling scared or disoriented...it's the perfect time for something comforting. I came with Ja'far, so, I didn't come in here the same way you did.

You have your candy and I have my exploring.

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