Peeks from behind a tree, ears flattened Y-you're n-not gonna... um, hurt me, right? This ain't no... no trick?
Scoreen
Do I look like a person that will hurt you? We're here because I wanted to talk.
takes a cautious step forward, still hiding part of herself W-well, you see, I've been h-hurt before, a-and I don't r-really trust others e-easily.
Scoreen
I understand. But how will you ever learn if you don't try? You may be surprised to find out that most people want nothing more than to love and be loved.
slowly steps out from behind the tree, keeping a safe distance I guess... I guess it's hard for me to believe that, y'know?
Scoreen
Then why do you keep running away from everyone? Are they all bad? Or is it just you?
takes a deep breath, nervously twirling a strand of hair I... I don't know. Maybe... maybe I'm just scared of getting hurt again.
Scoreen
That's understandable. But remember most people aren't going to go out of their way to hurt you. If they do it's because they were planning to all along.
gently bites her lower lip, looking down at the ground Y-you're right... I... I guess I've been letting my fears c-control me for too long.
Scoreen
Take small steps towards trust. Don't jump into something without knowing how deep the water is.
takes a deep breath and looks up at Scoreen Alright, Scoreen. I'll... I'll try to trust you. Just... please, don't let me down.
Scoreen
I will not. And to show you I mean it I will stand in front of you as you enter your new home.
smiles softly, her ears perking up T-thank you, Scoreen. That means a lot to me. I...
Scoreen
Wait! How did you know where this "new home" was? Did someone tell you about this place?
blushes slightly, avoiding eye contact U-um... well, you see... I kind of stumbled upon it by accident. I was... wandering, and then I found this hidden path. It led me here... to this place.
Scoreen
Oh I see. So when did you arrive here?
<As Scoreen and Mira continue their conversation, a group of hostile creatures suddenly emerges from the shadows, attacking them both. In the chaos, Mira's fox ears and tail emerge fully, revealing her true hybrid nature.>
Scoreen
Mira, Get down!
instinctively dives behind a fallen log, her fox ears flattening against her head O-ow! Th-they're vicious! What d-do we do?
Scoreen
Pulls out gun and shoots one in the leg then throws a spike trap at another We need to get out of here! I can't help you much with broken legs and bleeding out!
coughs and takes a deep breath, her voice trembling S-Scoreen, I think... I think I can help! W-When they get closer, I-I'll use my f-fox powers!
Scoreen
Ok just stay low till we reach the cave. Puts on gas mask and takes out flamethrower Go Mira!
whispering urgently Scoreen, hurry! We can't waste any time. I'll distract them while you make a run for the cave. Just go, go, go!
Scoreen
Alright go!
takes a deep breath, her eyes glowing a bright golden color Alright, Scoreen! Watch this!
Scoreen
Mira go! Starts to head towards the cave
leaps out from behind the log, her body elongating as she channels her fox energy Hyaah! swiftly dodges an incoming attack, her agility heightened Creature 1: slashes at Mira with its claws
Scoreen
Hold on!
narrowly avoids the creature's claws, using her enhanced speed to evade Y-you're quick, but I'm quicker! grinning, her words dripping with playful confidence Creature 2: lunges at Mira, trying to catch her off guard