I absolutely love writing moments of humor. I've often found that it adds to the flavor of the story as well!
This is something I finished from Chapter 62. It's a teaser, given that I've only posted 53 here on Tapas! But I quite enjoyed showing the MC's pettiness here.
Let me know what all of you think:
“Welcome to Balder’s Promise,” the employee greeted, with a trained smile. “Is it your first time here?”
“Yes,” said Daiden, honestly. “Well, I’m actually hear to speak with Balder.”
“I must inform you that the items here are quite expensive,” the employee said, ignoring Daiden’s purpose for the visit. “Would it help if I recommended an alternative store, something nearby, maybe more suited to your price range?”
Daiden shook his head. “No. I’m where I need to be. It would help if you took me to Balder instead. I have a Letter of Introduction from the GCQI.”
The employee twitched a little. She continued to smile with a strain, bowed and retreated to the shelter of her colleagues. After another hushed conversation, she returned. “May I see this Letter of Introduction?”
Daiden smiled in that moment, folding his arms, almost playfully. He quickly opened his Mioveroldian Page, but held control. “Ah, Balder…it’s a pleasure to meet you!”
“I’m sorry?” the employee managed, wearing an expression of bewilderment.
“You are Balder, yes?” asked Daiden, feigning confusion.
“No…?” said the employee.
“Then, no, you may not see this letter,” said Daiden, swiping away his Mioveroldian Page. “It’s addressed to Balder. I take these things very seriously, you see.”
The employee twitched again, smiled, and moved away from Daiden. She hurried upstairs with the information and returned with a different tone. “Balder will see you now. Would you like me to escort you?”
“No, no,” said Daiden, returning the smile with pettiness. “I can’t keep you from recommending alternative stores to poor-looking people now, can I?”