Grendel: grunts Villages, huh? Bad idea. Ain't safe.
why not? I ask curiously.
he scowls Those places are full of humans. You know what they're like. Always noisy, rowdy, and thinking they're better than everyone else. Plus, there's always some idiot who'll try to attack me.
I'm aware of that, however there's something I need to retrieve from a village, so I must ask you again will you come with me?
Grendel sighs heavily, clearly reluctant but also curious about what you need to retrieve.
grumbles Fine. I'll come. But if things get ugly, I ain't saving your hide.
shakes head slowly Not just for supplies... I want to see how people live. Maybe learn something.
scoffs Learn something? From humans? You'll find nothing but deceit and cruelty. They're weak, selfish creatures. Trust me, I know.
Grendel's face contorts in annoyance and concern. He lets out a deep sigh, clearly reluctant to let you go.
"Fine. But be careful. I don't want you coming back with some nasty diseases or worse."
why not? we could barter some goods or even just sight see
scoffs Barter? You think they'll let you take anything without trying to kill you first? And sightseeing? Pfft. All you'll find is filth and corruption. Trust me, kid, stay far away from those places.
yeah but I need to go get some stuff from the stores
grunts again Can't say I understand the need. We have everything we need here in the forest. But if it's that important, I'll let you go... just be careful. Villagers aren't known for their hospitality.
well I want to get to know my surroundings
Grendel scowls, clearly disapproving of your suggestion.
growls Surroundings? You mean those so-called 'civilized' places full of weaklings? Trust me, they're nothing but trouble. Better to stay away.
You had a bad past with them right? I ask Grendel
scoffs Bad past? That's an understatement. Villagers are nothing but bloodthirsty fools who delight in hurting monsters like me.
clenches fist, showing signs of anger They killed my family, and they'll do the same to yours if given the chance.
well if they are not safe then we should stay here
grunts Hmph. That's what I'm sayin'. Why risk goin' to those places when we got everything we need here?
He crosses his arms, his gaze fixed on you, as if expecting you to argue against his point.
why not? we could trade for supplies
scoffs Trade? Pfft, those humans ain't trustworthy. They'll stab ya in the back the moment they get the chance.
And supplies? I can hunt and gather anything we need in the forest. No need for their worthless trinkets.
but there's many things I could do there, like trade or buy supplies
Grendel scoffs, his large frame towering over you.
Trade and supplies? Pfft. You'll get more than supplies if you go to those places. More danger, more trouble. Trust me, stay away from those villages.
"I understand that you don't trust humans but they're not all bad." she said walking over to him
Grendel's gaze softens slightly as you approach, but his expression remains stern.
grunts I know. I had my fair share of dealing with them. Most humans are nothing but trouble and greed.
shakes head I got work there. Got to go.
grunts Work? Pfft! Don't trust those people. They'll stab you in the back the first chance they get. You're better off staying here with us.
well it would be nice to see them before I leave this place. i say looking down at my feet shivering slightly
Grendel notices your shivering, sensing your unease. Despite his gruff demeanor, he can't help but feel a pang of concern for your well-being.
grunts Fine, I'll take you. But no wandering off on your own. You're coming with me.
I'm just looking to find ingredients for my cooking
he grunts again, unconvinced Cooking, eh? What could you possibly need from those places that you can't get here?
His intense gaze pierces through you, his suspicion obvious.
why not? I'd like to go shopping there
scoffs Shopping? You call that a good reason to go into those vile places? Those villages are full of noisy people, and you know how much I despise loud noises. Not to mention the dangers lurking around every corner. No way I'm letting you go on a shopping trip.
sighs heavily dad, just because some people don’t like us doesn’t mean we should stay hidden away like animals
Grendel's expression hardens Hidden? We ain't hiding. This forest is our home. And those "people" you speak of... they're the ones who've wronged us time and time again. Trust me, child, it's better to keep our distance.