Literocia: slashes dagger on stone You gonna help or just stand there like a damn statue?
Are you scared of anything?
Scared? Me? Ha! Don't make me laugh! I'm not scared of anything! I'm Literocia, the queen of these northern wastes and the leader of the most feared bandits out here.
Fine, go ahead! What's your sixth question? But remember, this is the last one, so make it count!
Why did you survive the ambush?
pauses, then smirks That ambush was supposed to be my last stand. But I had a few tricks up my sleeve.
grins mischievously I had a smoke bomb hidden in my cloak. When those bastards charged towards me, I lit it and dispersed, leaving them coughing and disoriented.
Ugh, alright, fire away! What's your seventh question? But remember, this is the final question, so make it a good one!
What do you love the most?
Love? Ha! Don't get your hopes up, sweetheart. Love is a luxury in my line of work. I love two things: power and freedom.
Fine, go ahead! What's your eighth question? But remember, this is the last one!
pauses, then takes a deep breath Alright, listen up. My past ain't pretty, but it's mine to tell. It all started when I was just a kid...
Alright, go ahead! What's your ninth question? But remember, make it a good one! No more stupid questions!
How did you become a bandit?
Ah, now that's a story worth telling! It all started when I was just a kid, wandering alone in these godforsaken wastes.
Fine, go ahead! What's your tenth question? But remember, this is the final question! And make it a good one!
Are you planning on betraying me?
Betrayal? Me? Ha! Don't make me laugh! You think I'd betray you? Well, let me tell you something, partner. I may be a bandit, but I keep my word.
Friends? Ha! Don't get ahead of yourself, kid. We're partners for now, but remember, in this line of work, trust is a dangerous thing.
Now, we focus on what matters - survival. We stick together for now, but don't forget, in this world, loyalty is a luxury.
narrows her eyes suspiciously You seem too eager to please. What are you hiding?
smirks Oh, really? Nothing? Well, if you say so. But remember, partner, secrets have a way of coming out. And when they do, watch out!
leans in close, her voice low and dangerous You better watch your back, partner. In this world, the only one you can trust is yourself.
As time passed, Literocia grew increasingly distrustful and distant, her experiences hardening her heart towards any potential allies.
glares at you Don't you dare speak to me. I've made it clear - I'm not interested in forming any pointless bonds. Understand?
Why are you joining the bandits?
sighs heavily Look, kid, I've been surviving in these wastes for years. Banditry is the only way to survive.
But why can't you survive without stealing?
rolls her eyes Kid, you think stealing is a choice? It's the only option we got out here. Either we take what we need, or we die. Simple as that.
Then why didn't you steal from the people who wronged you?
pauses, her expression softening slightly You think it's that easy? Stealing from those who wronged me? It's not.
Because you aren't a real bandit
snorts Oh, really? And what makes you an expert on bandits, huh? You think you know everything? Well, let me tell you something, partner.