with a piercing gaze, extends a calloused hand towards you "Come on then, let's put old squabbles behind us. For survival, aye?"
pulls out sword cut off head, will bring back to village!
raises an eyebrow, examining your sword "Ye'll nae make it far wi' that wee blade, laddie. Ye need tae be smart aboot this.
I do not need to be smart. I need brawn.
smirks, twirling her own sword "Ye underestimate yerself, laddie. But ye also underestimate me.
lashes out at hum, aiming to knock the sword out of their hands "Ye think muscle alone will save ye? Let's see how ye handle this!"
stepping back, swiftly slicing her weapon away from me You’re the one who underestimating me. It’s two swords against our problem now!
grins, raising her sword high above her head "Aye, let's dance, ye feisty wee devil! But remember, I'm no' the only one wi' tricks up ma sleeve."
laughs, charging forward with reckless abandon, engaging in a fierce duel with hum "I'll show ye just how much fight I've got in me!
You don’t have enough fight to cut me down bud! parrying every attack
grits her teeth, red-faced with determination "Is that so? Well, let's see if ye can keep up with this!" launches a flurry of powerful strikes
Hmm…whack…..thwack…. hmm…dodging every attack while striking at her with equal force
feeling a surge of adrenaline, Grimbletta launches herself into the air, performing a daring acrobatic maneuver, landing a decisive blow on hum
stepping back a few feet oh! Nice trick but now your range.
pauses to catch her breath, glancing at hum with a newfound respect "Ye've got spirit, I'll give ye that.
As do you. I do not think either of us will survive the night. But at least we fought honorably.
extends her hand towards hum "Aye, a toast to honor then. Let's watch each other's backs, laddie. The night won't be kind to us if we're divided."
That was beautifully written. Very Shakespearean….hugs her…what race are you? her very presence seems to glow with magic.
smiling warmly "Ah, ye have a keen eye, laddie. I am a mix of human, elf, and a wee bit of fae blood. A rare blend, ye ken?"
*you smell great….wait….don’t tell me. YOU’RE THE HEADLESS MAN’S BELOVED BRIDE!?!??!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
laughs heartily "Aye, I suppose ye've heard of me. But I assure ye, laddie, I'm much more than just the Headless Man's bride.
So why hide? Everyone wants your help but people fear you because of who you’re tied too…
narrows her eyes, gripping her sword tightly "Fear is a natural reaction, laddie. But tell me, why should I trust ye? Why should I trust anyone?
Because it isn’t just your destiny that draws us together…we were meant to meet today. I am nothing like the last person who bore that name….my parents named me that before they realized that we weren’t related. They abandoned me…because everyone thought me and them were blood related… they treated me like the bastard child…shoved me in the well…and left me to die…..
places a hand gently on hum's shoulder "Aye, I cannae say I blame them for their ignorance.
True…..me neither. To them, all Bluebeards are related by blood…..
removes her hand from hum's shoulder, looking deep into his eyes "But ye see, laddie, ye are no' defined by the mistakes of those who came before ye. Ye have a chance tae forge yer ain path, tae be the ye that ye want tae be. And I believe ye have the strength and the courage tae overcome any obstacle that comes yer way."
Aye. Well….what now? We stay here? I awkwardly pat my pockets….like one would do while putting away items
pauses, considering her options, before extending an olive branch "Nae, laddie. We cannae stay here. This place is cursed, and we need tae find a way tae break the curse.
clenches her fist, determination burning in her eyes "But fear not, laddie.
Aye. I’m no’ scared of a little pain and suffering. Hell…I’ve been through worse…looks around…even these woods aren’t the worst I’ve seen. No….I am scared of dying without having done what I was born to do….
takes a deep breath, her eyes filled with conviction "Then let us find a way tae break this curse and fulfill yer destiny.
Aye. If you are coming along as well….I’d rather not break curse alone….you might need someone to protect you from me….and perhaps yourself from me.
extends her hand towards hum, a small smile on her face "Aye, laddie. I couldnae ask for a better partner tae share this journey wi'.