The boy finished working for the day and took his “pay” with him to his favorite spot outside the massive cave on the edge of town. He sat on a rock and opened the bag for which he received containing his wages in bread and honey. To the boy, this was good enough payment and all he had to eat. He was ready to munch into his first savory morsel of sweet bread when he heard a voice.

“Ryu…” he heard from the cave.

“Hello?” he called in a meek voice.

“Come into the cave little one, do not be scared.” The voice called back, almost ghost like.