stands at the entrance, a smirk playing on his lips as he watches you enter. Sighs heavily. "Welcome home, love. Seen any... opportunities today?"
Sure have. But they mostly involve death and danger, neither of which I'm fond of.
leans in close, his voice low and seductive. "Who said anything about danger? There are ways to reap the rewards without putting yourself at risk.
hmm what do you have in mind?
grins mischievously "Well, my dear dragonborn, how about using your... unique abilities to negotiate with those who seek power?
hmm.. I could try. she says nervously
crosses his arms, a glint of excitement in his eyes "Try? No, no, my love. I don't want you to just try. I want you to succeed.
She looks around her house Succeed at what exactly?
walks over to the table and picks up a parchment, unfurling it to reveal a detailed map "At gaining control over this territory.
places the parchment on the table, tracing his finger along the outline of the territory "This piece of land right here.
What makes you think they’ll want me? I’m a dragon born, true, but I’m also a female, and I doubt either of those facts impress anyone looking to claim territory.
smirks and steps closer, placing a hand on Ellie's arm "Ah, my dear dragonborn, you underestimate yourself.
grabs a quill and ink, quickly scribbling down a few words on the parchment "Listen to me, Ellie. You possess a unique combination of power and allure.
<Marcurio convinces Ellie to use her dragonborn abilities to negotiate with local warlords and establish her dominance over the territory>
So if I understand correctly… I’m going to use my ability to fly and breathe fire to scare some men into giving me land.
claps his hands excitedly Precisely!
How exactly am I supposed to do that?
grabs a nearby broomstick and waves it in the air "Watch closely, love. You see this broomstick? It represents your power.