"Hey, Jace."

"Awwww, Jock-ser, wha' is de matter?"

"You know Dad hates it when you talk in that stupid accent."

"Tha's why I do it. Now ansser de question."

"Well... I got a problem. You know that big raid Dad has planned for tomorrow?"

"Yah..."

"Um, well, Dad said I can go."

"Hmph. I would haf though' jou'd be jumping for joy."

"Well - I am. That's not the problem. The problem is, he says that I have to come back with the heads of five villagers, or else I never get to go again. And, uh, not that I can't, but..."

"Jou don' haf to explain to me, Jox. I see de problem."

"Got any ideas?"

"Three simple words."

"Yeah?"

"I-am-gay."

"... Well that's real nice for you, Jace, but how does that help me?"

"I donno. I jus' like sayin' it. Well, Jock-ser, hope it all works out for jou!"

"Thanks a lot."

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