I think I'd apply for the position of guy who's super interested in something that's only interesting cause it's gsmeplay relevant. I'd stand by a river staring at it day and night and when the protagonist talks to me I'd say "I'd bet I could use a boat to cross this river."
Will you give exposition and have inverted yes/no responses?
Hoohoo! You've already come a long way @GalaxyBrain@hexbear.net! It seems you must got to Castle town, but be careful!
Did you get all that?
Yes
->No
Did you get all that?
Peepee
-> Poopoo