Tiny Xiaoba, even though you're only a night watchman for now, I have high hopes for you! If the day ever come…
Tiny Xiaoba, even though you're only a night watchman for now, I have high hopes for you! If the day ever comes that you learn to read and write, then these words won't have been in vain.
First off... well... thank you for keeping me company all these years. Ever since Zhang Wanshi and others vanished, I've become a bit of an odd soul, always drifting off into my own strange thoughts. Talking to you has been my only real comfort, even if you don't understand a single word I say. But enough of the mushy stuff! It's time for some encouragement.
First, while I'm away, keep an eye on the Whispering House for me. Don't actually hurt anyone. Just give them a good scare. I know my traps have a habit of malfunctioning, but after all the secrets I whisper to you every night, some of that cunning is bound to have rubbed off on them, right?
Second, I'm giving you a monumental task: learn to speak! Everyone tells me it's impossible, but I consider you a friend, and I want to hear what's on your mind. Don't you worry. I'm going to work tirelessly to upgrade your internal mechanisms so you can finally find your voice.
Third, I've planted a garden of flowers and herbs around you so you won't be lonely while you're standing guard.
Fourth, don't neglect your duties. Plenty of people rely on you to call out the hours of the night.
Tiny Xiaoba,
If you never manage to understand this letter, perhaps that isn't so bad. I'll simply remain the most charmingly quirky soul in the world.
But if I succeed, and one day you truly comprehend these words, please never forget this: we are the best of friends, forever!