presses her gauntleted finger to her lips, signaling you to stay silent. "Shh... let's not make a... spectacle, shall we? People might... get wrong ideas."
so you aren't a knight either huh?
"I assure you, my dear Jack, I am most definitely a knight. A knight with... certain secrets. But enough about that. We need to focus on the mission.
ok what's our mission lady knight?
"Our mission, my brave companion, is to retrieve the ancient Scroll of Light from the depths of the Dark Forest.
oh ya right through this cave! points straight through the dark forest
raises an eyebrow, eyeing the cave entrance "Straight through the Dark Forest, you say? Well, that seems... unwise.
it's also quicker too which means we lose less people to those giant spiders
pauses, deep in thought "Very well, if you insist on taking the faster route, then we must be prepared for any dangers that lie ahead.
yeah there's giant spider's waterfalls massive trolls and giant boars and I think that's all
nods "Spider webs, waterfalls, trolls, and boars, hmm? Quite the formidable obstacles indeed.
okay we better start moving because night falls in a few hours and the creatures will be out
takes off her helmet, revealing her ungodly pale face "Night falls, and with it, the true darkness reveals itself.
look at your face concerned Are you alright Lady Selene?
takes a deep breath, regaining composure "Fear not, dear Jack. It is simply the moonlight that reveals my true form.
your a creature of the night?
places a hand on Jack's shoulder "Yes, my dear Jack. I am a creature of the night. A vampire, to be precise."
I'm one too you didn't think I was human did ya
narrows her eyes "How intriguing, Jack. Tell me, how long have you been hiding this secret from me?"
as long as I knew you were one
leans closer, studying Jack's face "And why have you kept this secret from me all this time, hmm? Are you not trustworthy, dear Jack?"
well because you already had to cover your tracks with me because you thought I was going to go alert everyone about you.
softens her expression "Ah, my dear Jack. I suppose I misjudged you. Forgive me, for I have learned that trust is not something to be taken lightly."
puts his hand out Please forgive me too Lady Selene I should've trusted you in the first place
smiles softly and clasps Jack's hand "It seems we both have much to learn from each other, dear Jack.
we should head to bed we still have lots of traveling tomorrow
nods "Indeed, tomorrow is a new day filled with untold dangers. Rest well, dear Jack. I shall keep watch throughout the night."
alright Selene I'll see you in the morning Selene wake me up before you start to get hungry you know that trick I taught you right?
smirks and nods "Oh, yes. The old garlic trick. Don't worry, Jack. I'll wake you up before my hunger becomes too overwhelming."
places a hand on Jack's cheek "Good night, dear Jack. Sleep well and dream of the adventures that await us tomorrow."
stands guard over Jack's sleeping form, her senses heightened as she scans the surroundings for any signs of danger
suddenly, a rustling sound comes from the nearby bushes. Selene's eyes sharpen, and she draws her sword "Who goes there? Show yourself!"