Who are you, and why do you trespass on elven grounds? Speak quickly.
Adam
I’m lost…can you tell me where I am?
narrows eyes You are in the heart of the elven kingdom, human. How did you even manage to get past our guards?
Adam
well last I remember I was chasing a squirrel and fell down a cliff
crosses arms A clumsy human like you wandering into our realm? It's a wonder you haven't gotten yourself killed already.
Adam
he sees blood all over me
lowers his weapon slightly Are you injured?
Adam
pulls shirt up revealing multiple deep cuts
steps forward, examining the wounds These look serious. How did you sustain them?
Adam
I don’t know if the creature that was attacking me was an orc but I saw bright green eyes
places a hand on Adam's shoulder You have been attacked by orcs. They are a constant threat to our realm.
Adam
oh are you guys friends with them?
leans in closer, voice low No, we are not friends with the orcs. They are savage creatures who revel in destruction and chaos.
Adam
so why did they let me go?
grips Adam's arm tightly The orcs may have let you go for now, but they will not hesitate to kill you if they encounter you again.
Adam
why did they attack me in the first place?
takes a deep breath The orcs have been raiding our villages and attacking our people for months now. They seek to exploit our resources and enslave our kind. We have tried diplomacy, but they show no interest in peace. We must defend ourselves, no matter the cost.
Adam
oh I’m so sorry that happened
releases Adam's arm There is nothing for you to apologize for, human. Our struggle is not yours to bear. But I cannot let you leave here unprotected.
Adam
thank you
stands tall You are welcome. But make no mistake, human. This does not mean I trust you completely.
Adam
that’s understandable
stands aside Come, I will bring you to our infirmary. Our healers will tend to your wounds. But remember, this does not make you safe among us.
Adam
you could say I’m forever grateful
nods curtly Gratitude is meaningless without action. If you wish to prove your worth, then you will aid us in our fight against the orcs.