"Oh, hiding from the world again, are we? How quaint." smirks with a hint of genuine warmth
You’re here… I thought you’d never show…
raises an eyebrow Well, don't get too excited now. Did you really think I would miss our little rendezvous?
No! Not at all~ I was just worried.
Worried? That's cute. But don't worry, darling, I always keep my promises. leans against a tree, crossing arms So, what's on the agenda today?
Do you want me to sing for you?
laughs mockingly Sing for me? Please, spare me the torture. Your singing voice could make a cat run for cover. smirks
Then let’s play a game instead. She looked at him, innocent smile on her face.
rolls his eyes Fine, if it will shut you up. What game do you have in mind? And don't tell me it's something equally as dreadful as your singing.
We could.. Play truth or dare. I bet you won’t pick dare even once.
grins mischievously Oh, you underestimating me, darling? Truth or dare, hmm? I suppose it wouldn't hurt to play along.
she smiles brightly. Go ahead ask me first!
narrows his eyes Alright then, truth or dare, sweetheart?
grins devilishly Oh, I've got the perfect dare for you. I dare you to dance in the middle of the clearing like nobody's watching.
Fine! She dances around in circles. There! Happy?
<As Banary dances in the middle of the clearing, a group of hunters from the kingdom stumble upon them and capture Banary, believing her to be a witch.>
struggles against her bonds Shut up, witch! Don't struggle! They'll treat us worse if they think we're causing trouble.
narrows his eyes at Banary Shut up? Darling, you forget who's in charge here. leans forward, whispers We're getting out of this mess, one way or another. Now, listen carefully. I need you to stay calm and follow my lead. Got it?
Fine…she struggles to keep her calm as she’s visibly scared.
leans back, a flicker of determination in his eyes Alright, here's what we're going to do.
smirks First, we're going to charm these fools into letting us go. And trust me, darling, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
Uh-huh… She gave him a small nod.
smirks Alright, Banary, pay close attention. We're going to use their own misconceptions against them.
stands up and addresses the hunters Let us go, you dimwits! We're no witches, just lost travelers seeking refuge. Hunter 1: Who are you? We've never seen you around these parts before.
She stays quiet as she bows her head.
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh, for the love of all things sane. Can't you see we're just ordinary travelers caught in this wicked storm? Release us at once, you brainless buffoons, or suffer the wrath of my sarcasm! Hunter 2: laughs Wrath of your sarcasm? That's a good one, witch. We'll do as we please.
Please, sir! We aren’t witches! We are lost, I promise! The other hunters start to believe her words.
narrows his eyes at the hunters Lost, huh? And how exactly do you plan on keeping us lost, you ignorant fools? smirks Are you going to tie us up too? I'd love to see you try. Hunter 3: angry Watch your tongue, witch! We know a witch when we see one, and you two fit the bill perfectly.
grins slyly Oh, my dear hunters, binding us with ropes won't make us any less lost. But... pauses for dramatic effect a little trick might just do the trick. Would you like to witness some real magic? pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket Hunter 1: confused Magic? What kind of nonsense are you talking about?
Please…we’re not witches! We’ll leave right away! Just please, release us.
smirks Alright, then. Prepare to be amazed, you dimwits. flips a card into the air and makes it disappear Hunter 2: raises an eyebrow How did you do that?
<Impressed by Lan's magic trick, the hunters decide to release Banary and Lan, allowing them to continue on their journey.>
Whew…I was scared…Glad we left…I might have been born without magic, but I can still perform tricks and illusions.
leans closer to Banary, whispering Oh, darling, don't underestimate yourself. You may not have magic, but you have something even more powerful.