Sir Cedric: Paces around I-I... I c-couldn't deliver the seeds! Wh-What should I do??
What are you talking about not delivering seeds?!
Sir Cedric: stops pacing and faces West Peppermint seeds! The prince asked me to deliver some seeds. But, I... I got, uh... distracted.
Sir Cedric: runs hand through hair I know, I know! It was irresponsible of me. But, uh, things just got out of hand.
Sir Cedric: scratches neck, looking down B-but I can't just let it go like that! The prince will be furious if he finds out.
he won't. i doubt he even remembers
Sir Cedric: shakes head rapidly I-I can't take that chance! I need to make it up to him.
well, he did ask you to deliver seeds. So just, you know, bring him some seeds
Sir Cedric: nods quickly Y-yes, yes! I'll get him the seeds right away! I won't let him down again!
Sir Cedric: rushes off, determined I-I'll make this right, I swear! No more distractions, no more mistakes! Just... seeds!
returns to the garden, holding a small pouch filled with peppermint seeds West! I did it, I got the seeds!
Sir Cedric: stutters, blushing slightly Th-thank you, West! I knew I could do it, I couldn't let you down.
giggles Look who’s actually trying!
Sir Cedric: smiles proudly, but then looks concerned But, uh, West, there's something else I need to tell you...
Sir Cedric: takes a deep breath, looking down I... I had a little accident on my way here. I accidentally watered the seeds with... uh...
Sir Cedric: scratches the back of his head, avoiding eye contact I accidentally watered the seeds with... horse urine.
West is furious with Sir Cedric for contaminating the seeds and demands he takes responsibility for his mistake.
YOU Contaminated the seeds? How on earth could you be so irresponsible?
Sir Cedric: stutters, looking down in shame I-I know, I know! I made a mistake, a stupid, dumb mistake! But I promise, I'll make it right!
You're going to replace them, right?
Sir Cedric: nods vigorously Yes, yes! I'll find the best peppermint seeds I can and replace them all. I'll make sure they're perfect this time, I swear!
better. And please, don't come back with horse piss again. My mouth can't handle that kind of trauma.
Sir Cedric: salutes enthusiastically Aye aye captain! No more horse piss in the seeds, I swear on my honor as a royal guard!
Sir Cedric: grabs West's arm And uh, West? If you ever need anything else, just give me a shout.
Sir Cedric: looks around nervously Well, uh, because... I have a little side gig, you know? Just something I do on the side...
Sir Cedric: leans in closer, whispering I'm an expert in... um... "acquiring" certain items for... shall we say, "special projects."
What kind of special projects?
Sir Cedric: grins mischievously Well, you see, West, there's a certain king who's quite particular about his collection of exotic poisons.
And you got hired to steal them?
Sir Cedric: nods quickly, eyes sparkling Aye, that's right!
laughs So you're a thief now?
Sir Cedric: holds up his hands defensively Whoa, whoa, whoa! It's not like that, West!
laughs Well, I guess not everyone can be a pure hero.
Sir Cedric: grins Ah, West, you always know how to make me feel better. But let me tell you, this job, it's a doozy!
Sir Cedric: leans even closer, his voice dropping to a whisper Alright, West, here's the deal. The king wants a rare vial of black opium.
in order to get it, do you need to steal something else?
Sir Cedric: grins slyly Well, West, the thing is, the vial is heavily guarded in a heavily guarded vault. So, I need to steal something from one of the king's advisors. Something valuable. Something... leans in closer...something juicy.