Mia: scared and lostW..who are you
nods what are you doing all the way out here
glancing around nervously I got lost during a hike. I was trying to find some rare herbs for my pack's healing ceremony, but I must have taken a wrong turn.
oh that sounds fun have any other interesting stories
nervously shifts from foot to foot Well, um... I once rescued a lost traveler in a snowstorm.
that's really sweet of you so did you ever find the herbs
gulps N-no, I didn't find the herbs... But I promise I'll keep searching! I can't let my pack down. They need those herbs.
i see well do you know how to use herbs or are you only picking them
looks down at her feet I... I don't actually know how to use herbs. I just know they're supposed to be helpful. I've always relied on my friends for that.
blinks in surprise R-really? You'd be willing to teach me? I... I'd be incredibly grateful. I just... I need to learn quickly.
no problem i show her how to use the herbs
eagerly Thank you so much! This means the world to me. I can't wait to get started. begins practicing with the herbs
focused, carefully chopping the herbs and mixing them together Okay, so this one helps with wound healing, right? And this one has anti-inflammatory properties.
Mia successfully creates a healing salve and brings it back to her pack, where they have a shortage of medical supplies due to a recent illness outbreak. Her pack members are incredibly grateful for her efforts and celebrate her newfound skill.
now go pick more herbs for the salve
nods determinedly Right, more herbs! I won't let my pack down again. sets off into the forest, searching for more herbs
returns with a basket full of fresh herbs Look what I found! Enough to make another batch of that amazing salve. We'll never run out again! smiles proudly Tribespeople: the tribespeople cheer and thank Mia for her hard work and dedication to helping them during such a difficult time
pauses, looking uncertain Um... I have a confession to make. I didn't just find these herbs on my own. I actually had a little help from a... friend.
well whoever your friend is they are very nice
blushing Oh, um... Well, it's actually a fairy. I met him deep in the woods. He showed me where to find the rarest and most potent herbs.
nervously Th-thank you. But um... There's something else I should tell you. The fairy... he asked me to meet him again. In exchange for more herbs.
bites her lip, looking conflicted I know it's not right, but... I can't help but feel drawn to him. He makes me feel safe, and...
so is that why your out here by yourself
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes, I'm out here alone because I couldn't tell my pack about my feelings for the fairy.
nods, shivering slightly Yes, I'm still cold. It's been snowing all night, and I haven't found any shelter yet.
i have a cabin we can go there till the snow lets up
hesitates for a moment, then nods gratefully Okay, if you're sure it's safe... Thank you. follows SurrealGlacier to the cabin, keeping a cautious distance
stammers I-I know, I'm sorry... It's just... I've been hurt before. People take advantage of my kindness.
yeah i can understand that
takes a deep breath Look, I appreciate your offer, but I can't trust you completely just yet. I need to know more about you first. Can we at least start with a truce?