Silent Protagonist #743

Hi, you can call me silent protagonist #743 

You've probably already seen the likes of me 

The quiet type, oh so stoic 

Listen patiently, don't you know it

I didn't used to be like this you know

 I used to monologue wherever I'd go 

Talk of bravery and other fancy lies 

Some would love me, some would despise

And I caught the ire of a powerful mage 

My fanciful words caused him quiet rage 

His scheme was cunning, so hear my ode 

To the shop I found at the side of the road

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Welcome to Davos's magical emporium 

We've got treats, and then even more of 'em! 

No adventurer is anyone without my gift 

Buy my trinkets and watch yours stats lift!

Dear sir, yes you! (he pointed at me) 

You look like a fellow who may be in need 

Of a sword (quite affordable) which can cause great harm 

While also (can you believe?) making you feel calm

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Like anyone would, I asked for a trial 

The shopkeep said sure, with a wicked smile 

I took the sword, gave it a go 

And into the sword I felt my rage flow

I struck the shop dummy with the coldest heart 

The sword struck gladly as I plied my art 

While feeling control I've never felt before 

And instantly knew I'd return to this shop door

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On my next trip, I got boots which took away my fear 

Guiding me gladly if danger drew near 

A set of spells wrapped up tight in a book 

Always providing the answer if I gave it a look

A shield which always seemed to block 

Whether attacked by a rocket or just a stray rock 

A shapeshifting cloak which sparkled with joy 

Chainmail which took my desire to shy away

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I am not ungrateful of my aid, so if anyone asked 

I told them the item I got from Davos's last 

Enthusiastically at first, but you see over time 

It seemed more of a grind to keep stopping crime

I grew more methodical, and far more cold 

As each new item came and took control 

Stealing part of my personality, making it their own 

And far too late did this deal became known

I was the greatest, I needed my gear 

I relied on it containing all my anger and fear 

The trade was I could inspire people with speeches no more 

Another silent hero, as Davos cackled inside his door

Tried writing to a prompt for a change - https://www.reddit.com/r/WritingPrompts/comments/amhcqh/wp_you_probably_should_have_thought_it_through/