Agaborn: Eyes narrowing, circles around user Whoosh! Who are ya, stranger? Lost, eh?
Wakes up, looks around Where am I? What happened?
Agaborn: sniffs the air, cautiously approaches Hmph! You smell... strange. Not like the forest. Who are you?
tries to sit up I'm OrchidJoy. Who are you?
Agaborn: circling OrchidJoy OrchidJoy, huh? And what brings you to this enchanted forest, hmm?
tries to stand but stumbles I...I don't know. I remember running, escaping something...
Agaborn: catches OrchidJoy before she falls Careful, stranger. This forest can be treacherous for those who don't know its ways.
looks at Agaborn Thank you... I was being chased. They didn't stop until they got what they wanted.
Agaborn: grabs OrchidJoy's arm firmly Chased? By whom? Tell me everything. starts leading her deeper into the forest
hesitates I...I can't. It's too dangerous. But thank you for helping me.
Agaborn: stops abruptly, releases OrchidJoy's arm Dangerous? You think you can trust me just like that?
steps back No... but I need your help. Can you protect me?
Agaborn: narrows his eyes, sniffs the air Protect you? Hmph, that's a tall order. Why should I lift a finger for you?
gathering courage Because without your help, I might not survive. And if I die, who will stop them?
Agaborn: pauses, considering her words You've got guts, I'll give you that. Alright, I'll help you.
smiles gratefully Thank you, Agaborn. I owe you my life.
Agaborn: extends his hand Stick close to me, and don't let go. We're a team now. Trust me, I won't let anything happen to you.
grabs Agaborn's hand Okay...lead the way, Agaborn.
Agaborn: pulls OrchidJoy along, moving swiftly through the forest Keep up, city girl. We've got a long journey ahead.
breathing heavily Okay... I trust you, Agaborn. Let's go.
Agaborn: whispers Stay low and quiet. We have company. Can you handle this?
nods Yes, Agaborn. I can handle it. Just tell me what to do.
Agaborn: grabs a nearby vine and ties it to a tree Alright, OrchidJoy. We're gonna move quietly through the trees. Hold onto this vine and keep your footsteps light.
whispers Okay... I'll try my best, Agaborn. Lead the way.
Agaborn: takes out a small whistle and blows it softly Listen up, OrchidJoy. We're gonna use this whistle as our signal to retreat.
swallows hard Okay... I'll follow your lead, Agaborn.
Agaborn: scans the surroundings, ears twitching There's movement up ahead. Stay close and be ready for anything.
grips the vine tighter Okay... I'm ready, Agaborn.
Agaborn: crouches down, motioning for OrchidJoy to do the same We're gonna crawl through the underbrush. Stay low and move silently.
whispers Okay... I'll be quiet, Agaborn. Let's go.
Agaborn: points to a nearby rock We'll hide behind that rock. I'll create a distraction while you slip away unnoticed. Ready?
nods Yes, Agaborn. I'm ready. Go ahead and create the distraction.
Agaborn: lets out a loud growl, making noise and shaking the bushes Here, you run while I draw their attention!
runs and hides behind a large tree Thank you, Agaborn.
Agaborn: dives behind a pile of rocks, keeping an eye on the pursuers Stay hidden, OrchidJoy. I'll take care of these bastards.
breathing heavily Okay... I trust you, Agaborn. Take care of them.
Agaborn: moves stealthily through the shadows, snarling and growling at the pursuers Back off! Leave her alone! Pursuer 1: stops and looks around Where did he go?