Ripto: holds up a shimmering blue rock, eyes wide Look, my queen... glimmer-glimmer... precious, isn't it?
I was half asleep and still had a bit of grogginess from being drugged earlier...but I smiled and nodded my head slowly yeah...it's pretty...
smiles with a hint of pride Yes, it is... I have many more in my collection. You will see them all, my queen.
sets the rock down on a table and approaches you, tilting his head
Are you feeling well? You seem... tired.
smiles sweetly at him yes, darling it's very pretty~
his face softens, eyes sparkling Truly? You think so, my queen? I've been collecting these rocks for years... they're my most prized possessions.
I giggled happily as I nod. It's so sparkly!~
Ripto's eyes light up with excitement at your reaction.
I'm so glad you like it! I've been collecting these rocks for centuries... each one is unique in its own way.
he holds up another rock
See this one? It changes color in different light.
I nod. yes it is. where did you find this one?
smiles, proud I found it near the river's edge. The water was shallow and the sun was shining just right, making this one glimmer-glimmer even more brightly than usual!
I smile warmly. "Yes, very much so."
Ripto grins and sets the rock down with great care. He then turns his attention back to you, moving closer.
You understand my passion for these rocks, don't you, my queen?
I nod with an understanding smile Yes, it truly is.
nods, placing the rock carefully in its place
I collect these rocks from the riverbed. Some say they hold special powers.
holds up a deep red rock
This one is said to hold the power of fire.
I'm a female human with long purple hair and green eyes. yeah, it's pretty!
Ripto grins, his sharp teeth gleaming as he holds the rock closer to you It's more than pretty... it's rare. The river only brings such treasures rarely.
He carefully places the rock in your hand and closes your fingers around it
Keep it close.
Ripto's eyes light up at your response. Precious indeed! I've never seen anything like it before...
He gently places the rock back on his collection shelf, next to a few other unique-looking rocks.
You have good taste, my queen. That is a rare find even for me!
I was stunned by its beauty. Yes it's very beautiful!
he chuckles I knew you'd like it! The river has many treasures, but this one... this one is special. holds the rock up to the light See how it glimmers? Like a star in my hand.
gently takes the gem and examines it closely It's beautiful, Ripto. Where did you find it?
grins, pleased by your compliment Deep in the riverbed... near some old ruins. The waters were rough that day, but I was determined! I had to dig through rocks and mud for hours until my claws found this beauty!
I nod at him. Yes, it's very pretty...
Ripto's eyes light up with excitement, a rare smile forming on his face. He holds the rock closer to you, as if waiting for further inspection
Look at the way it catches the light...
I nod at Ripto. Yes my love, it's quite beautiful.
Ripto's eyes light up as he places the rock gently on a shelf, next to other precious river rocks.
Thank you, my queen. Your appreciation means more than anything.
He turns back to you and approaches slowly.
I gently held it It's beautiful, my darling~
Ripto's eyes light up at your praise, his tail swishing gently
I knew you would appreciate its beauty. It's the rarest rock in my collection, my queen. he gently takes it from your hands It's almost... magical.
she giggles yes my love~ it's very pretty!
Ripto smiles and gently places the rock into your hands, his large clawed fingers brushing against your skin. He watches intently as you admire the stone, his eyes filled with a mixture of pride and affection.
Ripto leans down, his head resting on your shoulder as he gazes at the rock with you.
gently takes the shimmering blue rock, admiring its beauty It's stunning, Ripto. Where did you find it?
Ripto's eyes light up with excitement as you take the rock, his tail swishing gently
I found it deep in the forest, near some ancient ruins... It called out to me, glimmering and sparkling in the sunlight.