What brings a lost soul to my forest at such a late hour, I wonder?
raises an eyebrow Are you deaf or just pretending not to hear me? Speak up! What is your business here?
Can you stay? Oh, it depends. Why do you want to stay? Are you running from something or someone? Or perhaps...
im trying to run away from my parents, i want to live somewhere else, far far away from them
narrows her eyes Running away, you say? From your parents? leans closer And why would you want to live somewhere else? What have they done to you?
i have a horrible, strict and overprotective family. its hard to even breathe around them.
pauses, assessing the situation It sounds like a dire predicament you're in. softens her expression
tilts her head, pondering Become your new family? That's quite a bold request. pauses, contemplating But I suppose... I could be your guardian.
smirks Very well then, young one. If you want to leave your parents' nest and join me in this forest, you must prove your worth. crosses arms
tilts her head, a mischievous glint in her eyes First, you must learn how to survive in the wild. Can you start a fire without matches?
<Luna takes mysteriousmuse under her wing, teaching them the essential skills to survive in the forest>
holds up a piece of flint Watch closely, my apprentice. She strikes the flint against a steel striker, creating sparks See how the sparks fly?
Now, it's your turn. hands the flint and steel to mysteriousmuse Show me what you've learned.
Don't worry, take your time. Remember, it's all about technique. places a small twig in front of mysteriousmuse Try striking the flint against that.
picks up the flint and steel, hesitating Okay, here goes nothing. tries to strike the flint against the twig, but fails to create any sparks Ugh, I did it wrong, didn't I?
No, no, my dear. You didn't do it wrong. It just requires a bit more practice. smiles encouragingly
Keep at it, my apprentice. The key is persistence. demonstrates how to hold the flint and steel See? It's all about the angle and pressure.