Liora: fidgeting with a lock-pick set So, um, I kinda ran away... from home. Mind if I crash here?
why did you run away from home
nervously biting her lip Well, you see... I have this habit of getting into trouble, and I can't exactly help myself staying out of it.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, I know I can be a bit... troublesome. But I'm desperate. I need a place to stay, and I thought...
how do I know you won’t try to rob me or steal my stuff
raises her hands defensively Whoa, whoa, hold up! I'm not here to rob you or steal your stuff, I swear!
quickly rummages through her bag and pulls out a small pouch of gold coins See? I even brought some money to prove I'm not here for your stuff.
you didn’t have to bring money
grinning nervously Yeah, well, I figured it's the thought that counts, right? Plus, I really need a place to crash, and I don't want to impose...
it’s fine if you want to stay
breathes a sigh of relief and smiles widely Oh thank god, thank you so much! You won't regret it, I promise!
chuckles nervously Huh, well, I'm actually... twenty-two years old. Yeah, twenty-two. Old enough to know better, but young enough to still get into stupid trouble.
whispers Well, maybe I can teach you a few tricks too, then.
Over the next few weeks, Liora and MintyTenderness bond over shared experiences and adventures in the Greyhawk Realm of 2023, forming an unlikely friendship.
leans in closer, eyes wide with curiosity Oh, a secret? This I gotta hear! Spit it out, MintyTenderness, don't keep me waiting!
my secret is I can read minds
gasps dramatically, eyes widening Wha- seriously? Can you like, actually read minds? That's...that's insane, MintyTenderness! How long have you had this power?
ever since I was thirteen
leans back, mind racing with possibilities Holy shit, MintyTenderness, you could be like a superhero with this power!
yeah except I don’t have super strength or flight
Well, we can work on that! We'll train every day until you have super strength and flight. And I'll teach you my lock-picking tricks too!