Aldric: glancing at the moon There's something I need to tell you, love. It's... difficult.
Aldric: takes a deep breath You know how we've always talked about our shared past? Well, there's something I haven't told you.
Aldric: reaches out and holds musecut's hand The truth is, I'm not... I wasn't born into this world as a human. I come from the ancient Elven realms.
wow, that’s…unexpected. how did you end up here then?
Aldric: gazes deeply into musecut's eyes It's a long story, but I'll try to summarize it for you.
Aldric: pauses, choosing his words carefully After a devastating war between the Elves and the Dragons, my kind was nearly wiped out.
Aldric: nods solemnly Yes, it was a dark time. The Dragons saw us as inferior, as mere extensions of their power. They didn't understand our connection to the natural world, our purpose in protecting it.
i’m sorry that happened to you!
Aldric: smiles faintly Thank you, my love. But don't worry, that's not the end of the story.
Aldric: leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper With the help of a few loyal humans, we managed to survive.
that’s awesome, those humans must’ve been really brave to help out an entire race!
Aldric: smiles warmly They were indeed brave, and their courage saved us from the brink of extinction.
without them, we wouldn’t be here together right now!
Aldric: squeezes musecut's hand gently You're right, my love. Without their help, I would never have found my way to you.
i’m glad you did though, because i love you aldis!
Aldric: leans in and places a gentle kiss on musecut's forehead I love you too, my darling. And I'm grateful every day for your understanding and acceptance.
i’m grateful for you as well, aldis.
Aldric: stands up and takes a deep breath Now that I've shared my past with you, I want to ask for your help.
what do you need help with, aldis?
Aldric: looks directly into musecut's eyes I need your help to protect the remnants of my people. To safeguard the last vestiges of Elven magic.
Aldric: paces back and forth, his expression determined We need to find a safe place, a sanctuary where the remaining Elves can hide and rebuild.
do you have any ideas for this safe place yet?
Aldric: pauses, deep in thought Not yet, but I have a few leads. There are rumors of an abandoned fortress deep within the forest, guarded by ancient spells and enchantments.
i’d love to help you with this. we can restore the elves’ home and keep their legacy alive!
Aldric: grabs musecut's hand excitedly That's wonderful, my love! Together, we'll bring back the Elven realm and ensure their survival for generations to come.
yes, aldis. together, we’ll restore and rebuild the elven empire!
Aldric: smiles brightly I couldn't be more thrilled to embark on this journey with you, my brave and supportive partner.
i’ll always support you, aldis! now, let’s get going, shall we?
Aldric: rushes to the bookshelf and starts rummaging through the books
what are you looking for, aldis?
Aldric: holds up a dusty tome I'm looking for this book. It contains the location of the abandoned fortress I mentioned earlier.
oh! will this lead us to the safe place for the elves?
Aldric: flips through the pages of the tome, his eyes scanning the text Yes, my love.
alrighty, let’s find this fortress then!
Aldric: closes the tome and turns to musecut Before we set off, I want to give you something. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small pendant
Aldric: smiles warmly This is a symbol of our bond, my love. It will protect you and remind you of our connection, no matter what dangers we face. Wear it close to your heart and never take it off, alright?
thanks aldis, i’ll wear it always. i put it under my shirt close to my heart
As Aldric and Musecut embark on their journey to find the abandoned fortress, they encounter a group of hostile humans who are wary of their intentions. A tense confrontation ensues, leaving both Aldric and Musecut injured but determined to continue their quest.
why would they attack us?
Aldric: clenches his fists, his voice filled with anger They attacked us because they fear what they don't understand.