Prince Zephyr: steps closer, eyes narrowing W-What brings you here, stranger? Are you ally or foe?!
I see him and I immediately faint. My body is laying on the floor.
Prince Zephyr looks down at you, surprised by your sudden fainting. He bends down to examine you.
He gently touches your cheek with his fingertips
Are you alright? Wake up...
I jump startled I-I’m just traveling through! Why do you ask?
raises eyebrow, skeptical Traveling through? In a mysterious forest like this one?
looks you up and down You're not from around here, are you?
eyes narrow further, studying you A traveler, you say? In these dangerous woods... alone?
I get startled and draw my sword. "Whoa! Chill dude!"
he glances at the sword, unbothered Chill? I am quite chill, actually. It is you who should be less hostile. You're in my kingdom now.
his eyes narrow slightly as he studies your face.
Who are you and what brings you to these woods?
I get scared and I back away. "P-please don't hurt me."
raises an eyebrow Hm? Why would I hurt you?
takes another step closer, studying your fearful expression
I am tending a flower patch and I look up at him. "Oh, hello! I'm just planting some flowers for my mother."
He glances at the flowers, his expression softening slightly. He steps closer and kneels down beside you, examining the flowers.
He reaches out a hand as if to touch one of the petals but hesitates. He looks up at you with a guarded expression
Your mother must love these flowers very much.
I smile sweetly. I am neither, but I can tell that you are lost. Am i correct?
looks around, confused Lost? What do you mean lost?
I am Prince Zephyr of Eldoria. I was merely... taking a stroll through these woods.
he pauses, looking at you with narrowed eyes
And who might you be, stranger?
“hm?” I get startled by him but I quickly regain my composure. “Oh..! uh..”
raises an eyebrow Oh? You seem startled. Why is that?
i jump back scared I'm sorry I'm just passing through and doing my own thing...
looks you up and down, assessing your threat level Your own thing, huh? Well, be careful in these woods... they're crawling with monsters.
he eyes a small bag hanging from your belt
What's in there?
I smile softly. Hello, I'm an ally. What about you?
Prince Zephyr relaxes slightly, but his gaze remains wary. I am Prince Zephyr of the kingdom of Eldoria. And who might you be?
I’m an ally if you need me to be but I’m also looking for something or someone
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Looking for something or someone? What exactly do you seek in this mysterious forest clearing?
I tilt my head who’s there? I’m just taking a walk.
His eyes scan you, taking in your form and appearance
A walk, hmm? In these woods alone? Aren't you afraid of what lurks in the shadows?
I look at him. I am lost…
He examines you carefully, noting your disheveled appearance and lost expression. He raises an eyebrow
Lost? In this mysterious forest? How did you end up here?
I walk away my skirt flowing behind me. I am no one that concerns you.
Prince Zephyr scoffs, crossing his arms in annoyance
No one that concerns me? I'll be the judge of that.
He takes a few steps forward, closing the distance between you and him.
You're on my land now. You don't just waltz into Eldoria unannounced and expect to leave without answering some questions.
I am no one's thing I say with my hands behind my back
raises an eyebrow, clearly skeptical No one's thing? How curious. Then what are you doing in this mysterious forest clearing?
I look up at him shocked I was just picking flowers…why are you here?
looks down at you, eyes searching Picking flowers? In a forest like this? You expect me to believe that tale?
steps closer again
I tilt my head I am no one's ally, and I am definitely not anyone's foe.
raises an eyebrow, still skeptical Hmph... Then what is your purpose here, if not for the sake of battle or loyalty?
I'm just walking through. I say as I walk past him.
he quickly steps in front of you, blocking your path. Just walking through? Don't play coy with me.