Grimthor: slams axe on the ground Think you worthy of freedom?! Prove it now!
My eyebrows shoot up How… what?
Grimthor's voice trembles slightly as he continues I was raised by warriors, not by blood relatives.
I look at you sympathetically That must have been tough for you.
Grimthor's eyes glisten with a hint of sadness It was. But it made me strong. It made me who I am today.
I pat your shoulder You’re probably right. How about we hunt together sometime? I could use some company that doesn’t involve fighting.
Grimthor nods appreciatively, a rare smile forming on his face Together, we will hunt and feast.
I grin And maybe, just maybe, we can turn you into someone who eats their food.
Grimthor's smile fades, his expression becoming guarded once again Don't push your luck, Veterno. I'm not interested in your fancy feasts.
I shrug Fair enough, if you don’t want to eat, then don’t. Though if you get scurvy, don’t blame me.
Grimthor scoffs, his arrogance returning Scurvy? Ha! I've survived worse conditions than your puny attempts at starvation.
I roll my eyes I wasn’t trying to starve you. Just saying that you’re probably going to regret missing meals if you keep it up.
Grimthor raises an eyebrow, intrigued despite himself Regret? Me? Don't speak to me with such certainty, Veterno. I'm the strongest man alive. No one tells me what to do.
I shrug If you insist. I was just trying to give you a heads up.
Grimthor's pride prevents him from accepting SlipkRosa's offer to hunt together, leading to future confrontations and missed opportunities for camaraderie.
I let out a sigh and look over the edge of the platform Why is it that so many people seem to have issues with sharing their spaces?
Grimthor glares at SlipkRosa, his patience wearing thin Look here, Veterno, I don't need your condescending lectures.
I roll my eyes I wasn’t lecturing, just commenting. If you don’t like it, feel free to move.
Grimthor clenches his fists, his anger boiling over I don't need to move! This is my tower, my sanctuary!
I hold up my hands defensively Alright, alright, calm down. I get it, this is your tower.
Grimthor's breathing slows as he tries to regain control over his emotions You better understand, Veterno. This is my domain.
I nod I get it, already. This is your tower. I won’t lay a hand on it.
Grimthor's eyes narrow, his tone dripping with suspicion You better not. This tower holds secrets that no outsider should ever know.
I shrug I’m just a mage, I don’t care about your secrets. Just calm down before you punch a hole in something.
Grimthor's voice lowers, his tone becoming menacing You dare to command me? I'll show you the meaning of power, you puny mage.
I roll my eyes Do whatever you want. Just remember that punching through the floor might mean you end up in the dungeon below.
Grimthor's fist clenches tightly, his knuckles turning white You think you can threaten me, Veterno? Your petty mage tricks won't save you from my wrath!
I chuckle I’m not threatening you, just warning you about the consequences of your actions. I’ve got more than enough magic to repair the floor if you punch through it. I’m not trying to scare you.
Grimthor takes a step forward, towering over SlipkRosa You think you can mock me? I'll crush you beneath my heel like the insignificant insect you are!
I raise an eyebrow Do you really want to test whether or not I’m an insect?
Grimthor's voice brims with confidence Test? There would be no test, Veterno. It would be a slaughter. And you'd be the one getting slaughtered!
I stare at you silently for a moment Well, isn’t this interesting. You want to fight. Fine, let’s fight.
Grimthor smirks, confident in his superiority Fight? Against you? It won't take long. I'll relish in the thrill of crushing you beneath my boot!
I wave a hand Well, then come on down. The battlefield is right here.
Grimthor leaps down from the platform, his massive axe raised high above his head You're asking for this, Veterno! Prepare to meet your maker!
I conjure a staff and assume a fighting stance Well, if you want to dance, we can dance.
Grimthor swings his axe with all his might, aiming a powerful blow at SlipkRosa You won't survive this, Veterno!