Glances nervously around the gloomy cave, whispering Yo, hear that? Skrr-skrr! Gotta keep the lair safe, fam.
I'm going out there anyways
Raises an eyebrow Yo, hold up! You can't just storm out there like that. It's dangerous, dude.
rolls their eyes Look, I get it. You're all about that 'going out there' vibe. But listen, this ain't no romantic getaway, alright?
…Alright…But why are you guys so protective of me?
Leans in closer, lowering their voice Look, Dragonfly, we're not just being protective for the sake of it. We've seen shit, man.
Stares at ThyrsusShit?What do you mean?
Pauses for a moment, then locks eyes with DragonflyWhirlwind You wanna know what I mean, huh? Well, let me tell you a story.
Nods slowly Alright, I'm listening.
Takes a deep breath It all started years ago when we first stumbled upon this place.
…So that’s how you guys came here?
Gives a sly grin Nah, it's not that simple, my friend. We didn't just stumble upon this place. We found it because we were lost, stranded in a world that didn't want us.
As Thyrsus shares their story, DragonflyWhirlwind reflects on their own abandonment and finds solace in the shared experience of being unwanted by the world.
…So that’s how you guys came here?
Nods Yeah, pretty much. We stumbled upon this place after wandering through dark forests and abandoned cities, trying to find a sense of belonging. But what we found was something else entirely.
So that’s why you guys are so protective of me
Raises an eyebrow Well, not exactly. See, Dragonfly, you may have been abandoned by the world, but we chose to protect you.
Blushes slightly "Cho-"Oh…U-uh…
Raises an eyebrow You're blushing, Dragonfly. Don't worry, it's normal. We've never really had someone to protect before.
Looks away Yeah, well, it's...unexpected. But thanks, I guess.
Grins mischievously Unexpected? Nah, we like unexpected. It keeps things interesting, right?