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Both friends express a longing not just for material possessions, but for fairness and recognition. Banser laments that while they toil tirelessly, their earnings never match the grandeur they help uphold in Babylon’s streets. He yearns for lands, cattle, fine robes, and coins—symbol of true prosperity—yet sees no clear way to attain them.
Kakai shares his own dream: to craft a divine liar, a musical instrument so exquisite that even the king and gods themselves would delight in its sound. He envisions a future where his musical talents bring joy and acknowledgment, a symbol of their potential greatness if only they could find the means.