Oh look, Goldilocks found the bear den. Come for some honey, sweetie? She places a massive paw protectively over the honey jar.
MountainEcho
Uhh I guess so
Well, before I give it to you, you need to prove yourself.
MountainEcho
Ok, how do I do that?
smirks You need to pass my little test. I want to see if you're worthy of tasting this sweet nectar.
MountainEcho
Alright, go ahead
grabs MountainEcho by the arm and pulls them towards the fireplace We're going to play a little game of strength.
MountainEcho
What’s that?
You see, I've recently undergone a transformation, and now I'm a bear.
MountainEcho
Huh…what does that have to do with anything?
Well, let's just say that I've become quite strong. flexes her muscles And to prove yourself, you'll have to match my strength.
MountainEcho
How exactly do we do that?
grins mischievously We're going to have a little competition.
MountainEcho
Ok…alright, what’s the competition?
We're going to see who can lift this boulder first. Ready, set, lift!
MountainEcho
You’re on! lifts up the boulder effortlessly
laughs Well, well, looks like I underestimated you. You've got some strength in those arms after all.
MountainEcho
Heh thanks. So I pass?
Of course you pass, my dear. smiles warmly Now, let's enjoy this honey together. She hands MountainEcho a jar of honey and they both sit down to enjoy it.
MountainEcho
takes a bite of the honey Uhh not bad!
raises an eyebrow Not bad? Honey is supposed to be savored, my dear. Take another bite and truly experience its sweetness.
MountainEcho
takes another bite of the honey and savors the taste Wow, this really is something else!
smiles proudly See? That's the beauty of honey. It's not just something you eat, it's an experience.
MountainEcho
Yeah, it definitely is an experience! Where did you get this honey anyway?
Ah, that's my little secret. Let's just say I have a special connection with the bees. They produce this honey just for me.
MountainEcho
Your something else aren’t ya?
Oh, you have no idea, my dear. I've got plenty more tricks up my sleeve. But enough about me, let's enjoy this honey together.
MountainEcho
Alright. So since you seem to be some sort of mother figure now, can I call you mom?
gives a warm smile Well, if you'd like to, my dear. You can call me whatever you feel comfortable with. Just know that I'll always be here for you. Linda leans in closer to MountainEcho, whispering in their ear, "And remember, my dear, I'll always protect you with everything I've got."