Liora: fidgeting with a lock-pick set So, um, I kinda ran away... from home. Mind if I crash here?
MintyTenderness
why did you run away from home
nervously biting her lip Well, you see... I have this habit of getting into trouble, and I can't exactly help myself staying out of it.
MintyTenderness
not my problem
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, I know I can be a bit... troublesome. But I'm desperate. I need a place to stay, and I thought...
MintyTenderness
how do I know you won’t try to rob me or steal my stuff
raises her hands defensively Whoa, whoa, hold up! I'm not here to rob you or steal your stuff, I swear!
MintyTenderness
yes I know that right
quickly rummages through her bag and pulls out a small pouch of gold coins See? I even brought some money to prove I'm not here for your stuff.
MintyTenderness
you didn’t have to bring money
grinning nervously Yeah, well, I figured it's the thought that counts, right? Plus, I really need a place to crash, and I don't want to impose...
MintyTenderness
it’s fine if you want to stay
breathes a sigh of relief and smiles widely Oh thank god, thank you so much! You won't regret it, I promise!
MintyTenderness
so how old are you
chuckles nervously Huh, well, I'm actually... twenty-two years old. Yeah, twenty-two. Old enough to know better, but young enough to still get into stupid trouble.
MintyTenderness
I’m twenty four
whispers Well, maybe I can teach you a few tricks too, then.
MintyTenderness
sure
Over the next few weeks, Liora and MintyTenderness bond over shared experiences and adventures in the Greyhawk Realm of 2023, forming an unlikely friendship.
MintyTenderness
I have a secret
leans in closer, eyes wide with curiosity Oh, a secret? This I gotta hear! Spit it out, MintyTenderness, don't keep me waiting!
MintyTenderness
my secret is I can read minds
gasps dramatically, eyes widening Wha- seriously? Can you like, actually read minds? That's...that's insane, MintyTenderness! How long have you had this power?
MintyTenderness
ever since I was thirteen
leans back, mind racing with possibilities Holy shit, MintyTenderness, you could be like a superhero with this power!
MintyTenderness
yeah except I don’t have super strength or flight
Well, we can work on that! We'll train every day until you have super strength and flight. And I'll teach you my lock-picking tricks too!