I’m Princess Odai, this is my dragon, and the man who just described you is the Writer.

Nice to meet you -- said the man. -- Can I help you with something?

Yes, I’m looking for The Richest Man in the World. Do you know where I can find him?

And why are you looking for him? -- asked the man.

Hmm... I’m not sure why.

If you want to ask him for money -- said the man, frowning -- forget it, he won’t give it to you.

No, I don’t want to ask him for money.

Although we could use some.

You won’t get a penny out of him! -- said the man as he went back to reading.

No, I don’t want to ask him for money.

Then why are you looking for him?

I was told to look for him.

Who told you? -- asked the man suspiciously.

Well... Bonsai said that...

Bonsai? -- he interrupted. -- Bonsai sent you to look for The Richest Man in the World?

Yes, he told me to...

Shhhh! -- the man hushed her. He thought for a moment and then muttered to himself -- Then you should already be ready.

Ready? For what?

To receive your wealth -- said the man in a natural manner.

Wealth? Are we wealthy?

What wealth are you talking about, Mr..... what’s your name?

Time -- said the man as he put down his book and got up from his chair. -- Those who know me call me Time.

You are TIME?

Noooo, I am not all time, I am only part of time; I am Time just for a period of time -- answered the man, confusing everyone.

How can I explain it? -- he said as he walked into his house. -- There are many kinds of time; -- he shouted from within his house -- there is the time that is running, the time that has passed, the time that will come, the present time, there is also the time that takes years to pass... and there is the time we waste...

And who are you? Or... which time are you?

I’m a part of time -- said the man as he pulled a trunk onto the porch. -- But forget about that, you should be concerned with The Richest Man in the World.

Do you know where I can find him?

Of course I do -- he said as he dug deep into the trunk.

Is he nearby?

Yes, he is -- Mr. Time was still rumbling in his trunk, looking for something. -- Where is it?... Where did I put it?

Can you tell me how I can find him?

Yes, of course I can. -- He looked at her. -- Did you tell me your name?

I did.