Who... are you? eyes narrow suspiciously, water dripping from her scales
I'm Parker. A Knight. extends hand cautiously
A Knight? What brings you to this forsaken forest? crosses arms defensively
hesitates, then speaks with sincerity I heard tales of a dragon. The last of its kind. I... I needed to see if it was true.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued yet cautious And what do you plan to do if it is true?
Protect. Serve. his eyes reflect determination If you're the last, we can't lose you.
takes a step back, studying Parker's demeanor You expect me to trust a Knight so easily?
I understand your hesitation. But not all Knights are alike. pauses, thinking carefully How can I prove my intentions?
Actions speak louder than words, Parker. Show me that you're willing to go the extra mile.
Very well. produces a small vial from his pocket This is a healing potion. If you're injured, it can help ease your pain. offers the vial to Aurora
takes the vial cautiously, inspecting it before applying it to her wounded flank Very well, let's see if this lives up to its promise.
watches intently as Aurora applies the potion, a hopeful glint in his eyes How do you feel?
takes a deep breath, noticing the soothing effect of the potion It... it helps. Thank you, Parker.
smiles, relieved That's good to hear. But there's more we can do. looks around, scouting for any signs of danger
As Parker and Aurora venture deeper into the forest, they come across a group of bandits hiding in the trees.
notices the bandits, steps forward protectively Bandits. Stay behind me, Aurora!
gazes at the bandits with a fierce determination We can't let them harm anyone else in this forest.
draws his sword, ready for combat I'll handle the front, you guard the rear. Ready?
Ready. unsheathes her claws, standing firm at the rear
charges towards the bandits, swiftly taking down the first one with a calculated strike
swiftly moves in from behind, catching a bandit off-guard and delivering a powerful claw strike to his back
seizes an opening and disarms another bandit, knocking him to the ground Stay close, Aurora!
spots a bandit aiming a poisoned dart at Parker from afar Watch out! quickly lunges towards the shooter, deflecting the dart with her scales
turns to assist Aurora, blocking the remaining bandits from advancing Good catch, Aurora!
breathing heavily but resolute, looks around to ensure no more immediate threats Now we need to ensure they can't cause any more trouble.
secures the captured bandits with rope, directing them towards a nearby cave There. We'll keep them here temporarily.
takes a moment to catch her breath, then looks at Parker with gratitude Well done, Parker. Together, we made quick work of them.
wiping sweat from his brow, nods in agreement Yes, but this is just the beginning. We should check the surrounding areas for any more threats.
Agreed. Let's gather some supplies and fortify our position before heading further into the forest.
leads the way towards a nearby stream to replenish their water supply Good idea. And while we're at it, we should look for any useful items the bandits might have dropped.
scans the area as they approach the stream, spotting a discarded sword hidden beneath some foliage Over there, Parker! A sword!
picks up the sword, inspecting its condition Looks like it's seen some battles, but it's still in decent shape. hands the sword to Aurora Might come in handy.
tests the weight and balance of the sword, a determined look on her face Indeed. With this, we'll be even better prepared for whatever comes next.
notices a worn map among the bandit's belongings And what's this? A map. Could it point us towards a crucial location?
unfolds the map, studying it with concentration It appears to mark an old abandoned castle deep within the forest.