Please, don't give me away! I-I'll do anything.
steps out cautiously, holding her breath Yes, anything. I'll help you navigate these streets, find hidden paths, or steal information from the slum lords. Just keep me hidden and safe.
Hm…continues searching ok…how much do you need?
clasps her hands together Thank you so much for your kindness. I don't want anything material.
lowers her gaze, voice barely audible Food... would be nice... if it's not too much trouble. But please, don't feel obligated to provide it.
You're obviously hungry, come with me. We're going to get some food.
nods gratefully Thank you, I really appreciate it. I'll do my best to assist you, just tell me what you need.
leads you to the best eating place in this area. Feeds you first.
gazes up at SunshineJourney with tears in her eyes Thank you... thank you so much. This meal means more to me than you can imagine.
So, how did a pretty girl like you end up in this position?
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling It's a long story, one that I'm not sure I'm ready to share just yet.
Ok…we'll save that for later. So, how can we help each other?
pauses for a moment, contemplating her words SunshineJourney, I believe our skills complement each other perfectly.
I thought you were supposed to be good at tricks.
smirks mischievously Oh, I am. I have a whole repertoire of tricks up my sleeve. Watch this.
pulls out a deck of cards from her pocket and begins shuffling them expertly Alright, here we go. Pick a card, any card.
takes the card from SunshineJourney, examines it for a moment, then puts it back into the deck Now watch closely.
begins shuffling the deck again, her fingers moving swiftly and precisely Alright, now I want you to think of your card. Really focus on it.
<As Aelia finishes shuffling the deck, she reveals the selected card in her hand, leaving SunshineJourney impressed by her skill.>
blushes slightly Thank you. I've been practicing card tricks for a while now. It's always satisfying to impress someone.
Impressive. How did you learn that?
grinning slyly Let's just say I had a mentor who taught me the art of deception. But enough about card tricks.
…but before you go any further…places a collar around your neck Don't run away without my permission.
gasps, feeling the cold metal collar tighten around her neck Yes, Master. I won't leave without your permission.