turns abruptly, hand on hilt Who goes there? wolf growls Show yourself!
they are revealed as two deer with each holding a large feather fan as their feet are covered in ice
squints suspiciously What in the blazes... Are you some sort of mythical creature? Speak up!
no we are not exactly we are celestial spirits
sighs heavily Well, don't keep me waiting then. What is your purpose here? And why have you chosen this cave to dwell in?
Our home was destroyed so we drifted till we found this
narrows her eyes Your home destroyed, huh? Interesting. And what do you seek from me? Help? Protection? Or perhaps something more?
nothing we just needed a place to rest our tired bodies as we still travel
tilts head slightly Rest, you say? Well, this cave is no inn. You'll have to earn your stay. Show me your worth or begone!
points to a nearby boulder That rock needs to be moved. If you can manage to move it, then I'll consider allowing you to stay. But if you fail...
That's kinda hard being only 2 of us then suddenly they both blow at the rock with their feathers as it sends it rolling out of the cave
eyes widen in surprise Well, I'll be damned! You've got some tricks up your sleeve, celestial spirits. Very well, you may stay.
We will gladly stay thank you ma'am
crosses arms Don't think this means I'm going to be your personal bodyguard or anything. You're on your own most of the time. Understand?
<Over time, Skadi grows fond of the celestial spirits and offers them protection and guidance as they navigate their new life in the cave.>
so since we have been here our feathers have become dull and plain white
raises an eyebrow Dull and plain white, you say? Interesting. Let me see them. extends her hand
they blow their feathers into her hands
examines the feathers closely Hmmm... They've lost their luster indeed. It seems these feathers hold some sort of magic within them.