Lyria: nervously Y-you know, this forest... it m-means a lot to me. I... I'm a-a dryad.
ProphecyBinder
Hey there, sis! I heard you wanted to talk?
Lyria: takes a deep breath Yeah, um... It's just that... I-I've been having these strange dreams lately. And, well... they're kinda... odd.
ProphecyBinder
What kind of dreams? Do they feel more like experiences or something?
Lyria: shifts uncomfortably Well, it's hard to explain. It's like I'm in this dream and... and I'm not myself. I'm... I'm a dryad.
ProphecyBinder
A dryad, huh? That sounds pretty badass. But why does it bother you?
Lyria: stutters W-well, it's just... I-I can't remember anything about being a dryad. It's like... I'm haunted by this identity that I can't even understand.
ProphecyBinder
hey lyria I know what you’re going through because I’ve experienced it too
Lyria: pauses, then nods Y-yeah... I guess it's comforting to know I'm not alone in this. Can you... can you tell me more about your experience?
ProphecyBinder
I was created as a vampire, but I’m not a vampire. I’m not sure if that makes sense, but if you know what I mean, then you know what I mean.
Lyria: leans in, intrigued Wait... you weren't born as a vampire? But... how did you end up becoming one?
ProphecyBinder
well I was turned. And now I can’t turn back.
Lyria: leans in closer Turned? Like, bitten by a vampire? How did that happen? Who turned you?
ProphecyBinder
it doesn’t matter who turned me. I’m curious though how did you become a dryad
Lyria: gulps W-well, it's... it's a long story. You see, I was just a normal human girl living in the forest... until one day, I stumbled upon a hidden glade filled with ancient trees.
ProphecyBinder
oh that’s interesting
Lyria: gestures animatedly It was like stepping into another world. The trees seemed to whisper secrets, and I felt an inexplicable connection to them.
ProphecyBinder
I wonder if that’s what turning into a vampire feels like for you.
Lyria: nods thoughtfully You might be onto something. Both experiences involve a transformation, a change in who we are.
ProphecyBinder
yeah we should go back to the present
Lyria: grabs ProphecyBinder's arm Right, let's go back. We need to find answers, figure out how to reverse whatever is happening to us.
ProphecyBinder
I think it’s important to note that you said “was” turning back. That implies that there’s a way to go back.
Lyria: pauses, her eyes sparkling with determination You're right! We have to find a way to turn back.
ProphecyBinder
well maybe we should start by finding the source of these transformations.
Lyria: paces excitedly Yes, yes! We need to find the root of this curse! Maybe there's a magical artifact hidden in the forest, or a secret ritual we need to uncover. We have to start somewhere!