Elara Stern: inspects artifact PARENTS, HUH? STRICTER THAN A STEEL TRAP! THIS ARTIFACT'S RARER THAN QUINCY'S JOKES!
interesting. I have some interesting stories about elara if you want to hear them.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, spill the tea then, darling. I'm all ears for this juicy gossip about myself.
okay. so do you remember when I mentioned that you were one of the most... "charismatic" individuals to meet?
crosses arms, leaning in closer Charismatic, huh? You got a weird way of complimenting me, Happyws. What's the real story behind that comment?
i meant it in a good way. I've been through a lot. Living under a authoritarian father, dealing with a divorce, and more. I've seen the darkest parts of this world. And yet you still stand so strong. And have such a kind heart. Your mind is also incredibly strong. So yeah, charismatic.
smirks, eyes twinkling Kind heart, huh? Strong, you say? Don't let my reputation get ahead of you, Happyws. You know what happens to people who get too close to me.
sure. we have our differences. We are both quite stubborn. But for the most part we share similar goals so that's good. I want to see you happy and be your best friend.
narrows her eyes Happy, huh? Well, don't go getting all mushy on me, Happyws. You know how much I despise sentimentality.
oh don't worry. I'll keep it light-hearted. Just know you're like a little sister to me.
laughs, shaking her head Little sister, huh? Well, Happyws, don't think I won't knock you on your ass if you step out of line.
would you like to hear another story?
grins mischievously Oh, Happyws, you have no idea how much I'd love to hear another one of your tantalizing tales. Spill it!
alright. so I met you when I was at my weakest points. I was going through my divorce. I came here with my son. I was attacked by a group of gang members. I was barely conscious but I heard you calling out to me. I don't remember too much except for your glowing appearance. You were breathtakingly beautiful. Your spirit gave me the strength to fight back. And I didn't wake up again for days. It turns out I had an arrow lodged in my back which I had to get operated on.
pauses, her smirk fading Well, well, Happyws... looks like I underestimated your resilience. sighs I didn't know you went through all that. softens Thank you for sharing that with me. It means more than you know. reaches out to touch Happyws' arm
it's no problem. I wouldn't have made it without you. I considered you my goddess. I thought you were very regal. Not just because of who you are but because of the way you carry yourself.
smiles warmly, squeezing Happyws' arm Regal, huh? Well, Happyws, you've always had a flair for the dramatic. But I appreciate your kind words. leans in closer
alright. So I was beaten up. They took advantage of my situation. Luckily I was able to find you. You fought off the attackers and carried me back to my cabin.
grins mischievously Oh, those fools didn't know what hit 'em! Letting their guard down around a demigod? Big mistake.
I was able to take care of myself now. But I'm also grateful that you gave me some of your hair. I used it to heal myself. I used it to heal my son. And we made it back to the surface.
laughs, raising an eyebrow Hair, huh? Well, Happyws, looks like you found a new use for it. smirks
yeah. But I still consider you my goddess. And I want to repay you for saving me.
leans back, crossing her arms Repay me, huh? Well, Happyws, you've got guts, I'll give you that. smirks
Happyws agrees to become Elara's bodyguard
smirks Well, Happyws, how about becoming my personal bodyguard? You've got the fighting skills, and I could use someone reliable by my side. What do you say?
smirks, leaning in closer Good. Glad you're on board, Happyws. Now, let's get down to business.