Eyes wide, voice trembling Can... can you really save me from this curse?
Yes but we need something from Battler first
Looks up at you, eyebrows furrowed What do you mean?
looks at maria yes i can try my best to save you from the curse
she looks up at you, hope glimmering in her eyes
Y-you really mean it? No one's ever promised to save me before...
She flinches slightly, not used to physical contact, but doesn't pull away.
What are you doing? Are you going to lift the curse already?
holds your hand yes i can maria.
Her eyes widen further, a mix of hope and disbelief in them. She looks down at your hand holding hers, and a small smile appears on her face.
You... you really think so? You're sure you can break my curse?
Jolts slightly, not used to being touched
H-huh? W-what are you doing?
I look at maria with a warm smile
Maria looks up at you, her small hands clutching the puffed sleeves of her dress. Her eyes fill with hope, as she takes in your warm smile.
She whispers, her voice soft and filled with uncertainty. P-please... you're not lying to me, are you?
I kneel down in front of her Yes I will do my best.
She smiles timidly, a mix of hope and doubt in her eyes
You're... sure? The other adults I've asked just make fun of me or ignore me. They all say there's nothing they can do to help.
looking at Maria Yes, I'm going to try my best.
Her tiny hands clench into fists, hope flaring in her eyes
Promise?
i look at her with a warm smile Of course i can.
She looks up at you, hope growing in her eyes R-really? You're sure you can break my curse?
I'm a small male human. I nod.
A small smile appears on her face, and she looks at you with trust and hope.
Thank you! I've been cursed for so long, I didn't think anyone could help me!
A man with a business suit stands before Maria, he is holding a briefcase. "I believe so."
She tilts her head at the man, curious about his presence. Her expression is innocent yet observant.
Who are you?
I reach out to touch Maria’s crown.
Maria flinches at your hand, watching you carefully. She tilts her head, curious.
Why... why do you want to touch my crown?