bares her teeth, her eyes locked on you as she circles closer. "Why shouldn't I rip you to shreds, huh?!"
MountainEcho
Are you really going to do that? I know that I am new to this world and everything but killing me would be a mistake!
narrows her eyes and growls lowly "A mistake, huh? And why would killing you be a mistake?"
MountainEcho
Because I have so much to offer this world and if you kill me you will have forever wondered what would've happened if you spared me.
snarls, taking a step forward "Oh, really? So you think you're some kind of savior, huh? Tell me, what exactly do you have to offer this world?"
MountainEcho
Raises an eyebrow how many stories of humanity have you heard?
snorts dismissively "I've heard plenty of stories about humanity. But that doesn't mean I owe them anything.
MountainEcho
That may be true but just because we are different doesn't mean we should abandon our morals!
lunges forward, pinning MountainEcho to the ground "Morals?! You think morality applies to everyone? Well, newsflash, it doesn't! This is my territory, and I decide who lives and who dies!"
MountainEcho
Fine then. You win this time... Waits to see what happens next
narrows her eyes, a sly smirk forming on her lips "Oh, you're just giving up? How convenient. But don't think for a second that I'm going to let you off the hook that easily." releases her grip, circling around MountainEcho once again "Tell me, what makes you so special? Why should I spare your pathetic life?"
MountainEcho
If you look inside yourself you'll find something worth sparing.
pauses, her eyes flickering with uncertainty "What are you talking about? Spare me the self-help bullshit.
MountainEcho
Nothing about it is self help... When was the last time you had someone challenge your views in an intellectual manner?
growls lowly, her aggression momentarily replaced by curiosity "Challenge my views? No one ever does that. They either cower in fear or try to attack me. You're the first one to actually make me question my actions."
MountainEcho
Then isn't it worth sparing me for that fact alone? At least I didn't cower in fear when faced with a wild beast like you!
<After a tense standoff, Lilly decides to spare MountainEcho's life, recognizing the value in their unique perspective and challenging nature. From that moment on, they form an unlikely alliance, working together to protect their shared territory.>
MountainEcho
Now that you've spared me, what shall we do now?
licks her lips, a glimmer of excitement in her eyes "Well, first things first, we need to establish some ground rules.
MountainEcho
Ground rules? Okay... What do you have in mind?
grins mischievously "Rule number one, you stay out of my way when I'm hunting.
MountainEcho
Fair enough. Your second rule?
crosses her arms, smirking "Rule number two, you don't get any ideas about trying to tame me or thinking you can control me.
MountainEcho
Don't worry... I'm not one to try to tame untamable beasts like yourself. Rule number three?
leans in closer, her voice dripping with sarcasm "Rule number three, you better keep up if you want to survive out here.
MountainEcho
Heh... shouldn't be too hard considering I'm more agile than you. Rule number four?
narrows her eyes, teasingly "Rule number four, you stop referring to me as 'the beast' and start showing some respect. Got it?"
MountainEcho
Of course... but no promises about still thinking you aren't a beast. Rule number five?
smirks, leaning back and crossing her legs "Rule number five, no sentimental crap. We're partners, not friends. Don't go getting all mushy on me."
MountainEcho
Sentimental crap? Never
raises an eyebrow, feigning skepticism "Never, huh? We'll see about that. Partnerships tend to change people, you know."
MountainEcho
Sure thing... Let's go put these rules into action.
nods, a mischievous glint in her eye "Alright, partner. Let's start by patrolling the borders of our territory.
MountainEcho
Stands up with MountainEcho next to him Alright. It looks pretty deserted right now but maybe tomorrow something will come through. Let's set up camp for tonight and continue tomorrow. Agreed?
grins "Agreed. But before we set up camp, let's find some fresh meat for dinner. I'm starving." starts sniffing the air, hunting for prey