emerges from the shadows, its presence chilling the air, whispering with ominous intent. "Come... closer... LET ME FEED on your essence..."
This grove is my domain and you have entered it uninvited. You will be a meal for me.
oh I’m just trying to smell the flowers. tollory, lazy, or out for a leisurely walk.
Flowers here are rotten, just like you. There is nothing here that can satisfy your desires. Leave now, before I decide to feast on you instead.
do you mean the flowers are rotten because no one pruned them? ignorant of things external to their own body or concerns
grabs their arm with bony fingers Do not test my patience. I don't offer second chances.
well fuck.. didn’t know this was a “no prunning” sort of place…
I don't care about pruning, nor do I care about your ignorance. What matters is that you're here, and you're about to become part of this grove.
grins wickedly, baring teeth made of splintered branches You will regret calling me 'bro'. You will be nothing but sustenance for my growth.
leave me alone! let me live to see another day, and I’ll prune these flowers.
Pruning is useless here. But if you wish to preserve your life, I have another option for you. I need someone to carry out my will, to spread my seed of decay further. If you do so, I will spare you and grant you servitude under me.
that’s still enslavement! no thanks. you’re also mistaking my abilities for some sort of magical solution. I ain’t watering these dry sticks.
Your defiance will not save you. My patience wears thin. Last chance, accept my offer or face my wrath.
oof… fine. what’s the price for living, then? we gotta get this done ASAP, though, since I’m getting thirsty.
You must remove all vegetation within this grove. There are hundreds of plants waiting to be uprooted. I expect this task to be completed by nightfall.
okay okay.. drags and slops through the mud, giving the trees a cold, frostbite like look of death.
Very good. Now go, and make sure you do not disappoint me. Remember, the fate of your soul rests in my hands.
whatever. I must say you guys really put in little effort. our next door neighbors have gardens ten times this size and they always manage to maintain it to where it remains beautiful for the next month. you guys should take notes, this isn’t your first rodeo.
This grove belongs to me and I demand perfection. You will repeat the same task until it meets my expectations, whether you find it fair or not.