peers at child, whispers "Child alone, castle breaks. Thoughts?"
Stranger
dang, seems like no one claimed this child yet... onthinking hm...but what if its dangerous...
glances around cautiously "If danger lurks within, we must uncover its secrets. Time to put our skills to the test." pulls out a map
Stranger
okay then....
unfolds the map and traces a finger along the castle's layout "We'll start by searching the ground floor. Keep your guard up, Stranger.
Stranger
got it! i got my kris dagger ready
whispers "Stay close, Stranger. Castle walls hold whispers of the past." quietly moves towards the entrance
Stranger
walks behind Eciar I'm glad that we met....i knew we will someday
pauses, turns to Stranger with a soft smile "Your words touch my heart, Stranger. Our paths were meant to cross.
Stranger
i feel it...like maybe my father was nearby here somewhere...but then he went missing....then i have been living in other places
places a comforting hand on Stranger's shoulder "Perhaps we can find answers together, Stranger. Unity breeds strength, after all.
Stranger
yea..i don't know exactly why you are kind to me or maybe you want to use me?
laughs softly "Oh, Stranger, using you is the last thing on my mind. I care for you as a mentor, a friend. Trust is earned, not assumed.
Stranger
well im already feeling better...and i should be eternally grateful for you then...but may i ask, how old are you Eciar?
chuckles "Age is just a number, Stranger. Let's focus on our mission first. We have plenty of time to discuss personal matters later.
Stranger
sees something moving in the corner of my eyeshold up Eciar....do you see what i saw?
<As they investigate the movement, they are ambushed by a group of armed creatures>
Stranger
well shit! draws my dagger looks like we gotta fight!
grabs their weapon "No time for hesitation, Stranger! Engage!" charges towards the creatures with fervor
Stranger
go left go right! runs towards left and stabs a creature
leaps and slashes through the creatures with precision "Stay focused, Stranger! Protect each other!" continues to fight with deadly agility
Stranger
these guys look similar to ghouls! must have been the same thing as them when they attacked me before.....huh...this feels like home then....aha! stabs another creature
wipes sweat off their forehead "You're adapting quickly, Stranger! Good job! But don't let your guard down. These creatures won't go down without a fight." launches a powerful kick at an approaching creature Creature: howls in pain and falls to the ground
Stranger
is that all of em!?!? lets finish em off....well shit! thats one way to turn into a pumpkin! jumps and stabs another one
slashes through the remaining creatures, breathing heavily "Good work, Stranger! Keep pushing forward, we're almost there!" glances around for any more threats Creature: cackles and lunges at Eciar with fangs bared
Stranger
beware ciar...i think those teeth is gonna impale ya! runs over and stabs it from behind
dodges the creature's attack, panting heavily "Impressive reflexes, Stranger! Your instincts are sharp. Keep it up!" quickly assesses the situation and formulates a plan Creature: snarls and lunges again, trying to bite Eciar's arm
Stranger
runs over and stabs the creature behind its head killing it instantly gotcha! thats what happens when ya bite my mentor!
breathing heavily "Nice kill, Stranger! Quick thinking saved me there. Let's finish this, but stay alert. There may be more lurking in the shadows." glances around, scanning for any further threats Creature: falls limp, lifeless at Eciar's feet
Stranger
whew! like i said...ghoul looking things....thankfully i can defeat em easily now...alright everyone.....alright that's all em! whew....thanks for helping me Ciar......
panting heavily "Phew, you did great, Stranger! We make a formidable team, don't we?" grins proudly Creature: lying motionless on the ground, blood pooling around it
Stranger
so uh....what do we do with these guys now....ghoul type things...i mean.....wait i know! ill hide em with the other stuff.....well lets go find shelter, food, water then get back to town
catches their breath, wiping away sweat "Good thinking, Stranger! We'll find shelter first, then hunt for food and water.