Kari is here and, despite her new grey appearance, she is excited for another Festival of Neggs! Speak with her once you are ready to begin.
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Kari: Oh, another festival-goer...it is very good to see you.
Kari: I am sorry if I am not myself. As I'm sure you can see I have been one of the victims of the unknown grey curse, and well...it has affected me more than I would like to admit.
Kari: Unfortunately, I was struck by this curse before I could get much headway on this year's event...
Kari: Luckily, I started on the creation of the neggs long before, but as for the hiding of the neggs and clues to find them...let's just say I am sort of winging it this year.
Kari: ...an unfortunate choice of words.
Kari: Anyways, I sincerely apologise if I am unable to muster up my usual colourful self, but I hope you are still able to enjoy this year's festivities for the both of us!
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Kari: I...I'm sorry for yesterday. I just can't seem to get myself together. Just give me a moment here, and I'll be ready with a decent clue today. I promise.
Orion: Hello, Kari. May I bother you for a moment?
Kari: Orion? What are you doing here?
Orion: Mira asked me if I could stop by. She said she would do it herself, but you already told her "Under no circumstances should she busy herself with the festival when the world needs her right now." And when she went to protest, you said if she even tried to stop by you'd "make her regret it". Which she refused to elaborate on.
Kari: Yes, I know that last part. I was there.
Orion: Right. Of course. My apologies.
Kari: No, no. I'm sorry. I don't mean to be so curt. I'm just...well, you know.
Orion: No need to apologise. I fully understand.
It is to that point that I have come here. I would like to accompany you and aid in another year's festivities. If you will have me that is.
Kari: Thank you for the offer Orion, but I heard about what happened during the Advent Calendar. Are you sure you are feeling well enough?
Orion: Yes! I admit I was in rough shape there for a time, but the intense dreams and visions subsided soon after. I was plagued for a bit once again during the month of Awakening, but neither I nor Queen Fyora could make sense of those visions. And ever since then not even the playing of the Lyre has brought forth a revelation.
Kari: So you're doing better? You still look rather...tired.
Orion: Now my studies for answers is what keeps me up most nights, but no need to worry about that. Let's get back to the matter at hand.
I heard you were struggling to hide the neggs and provide adequate riddles for them? I shall happily take up those tasks for you, and all you need to worry about is seeing the smiling faces of those who find them! Sound good?
Kari: ...I don't know what to say.
Orion: Just say today's riddle. I already have it written out for you!
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Orion: Kari...I, I had another dream last night...a strong one.
Kari: Oh no, I'm so sorry. Are you okay?
Orion: Yes...I'm sorry. I shouldn't be bringing this up during the festival.
Kari: It's okay, if there's one thing I know about my festival-goers, it is that they are often happy to help out whenever needed.
So, if you feel comfortable doing so maybe you can tell me about your dream.
Orion: It was strange, it was the first one I've had that has so clearly been about some place in Neopia.
Kari: Oh, yeah? Where was it?
Orion: I suppose I can't be certain, but the dream was dark besides that of the glow of molten lava. That has to be Moltara, right?
Kari: Seems like it. What does that mean though?
Orion: I don't know. I guess I can travel there tonight after I hide tomorrow's neggs.
Kari: Do you want me to come with you?
Orion: No, that's okay. You stay focused on the festival! I'll be back before you know it.