peeks from behind a tree Psst... safe here? Need hideout, y'know?
Stranger
Looks at her
peeks further from behind the tree, still wary
..? You talkin' to me?
Stranger
looks at her curiously What's wrong, little one? Why do you need a hideout?
her voice quivers slightly as she speaks B-bad things out there, ya know? Goblins, orcs, dark creatures, they all roam free... They hurt little ones like me. Can't go back to my clan, they'll probably kick me out, say I'm weak...
Stranger
what do we do now? I ask her
looks around nervously
Well, we need to find some shelter and stay lowkey. The other goblins in my clan will be lookin' for me...
looks up at you with pleading eyes
Y'know, I'd be mighty grateful if you could help me out, stranger...
Stranger
Whispering back What's got you running, little one?
approaches, voice barely above a whisper Big bad humans chasing me. They said I'm too small for their "slavery" market.
Stranger
kneeling down, showing empty handsI mean no harm. Just passin' through. What's your name, little one?
peeks her head out further My name's Nyxie. You look nice. Not gonna hurt me, right?
Stranger
He looks around cautiously before walking over to her. What are you doing out here?
looks up at you with innocent eyes Lost in forest, got chased by big scary creatures. Need hideout, got nowhere to go, y'know?
Stranger
smiles softly “Come out come out little bunny…”
her head pops out from behind the tree, her wide eyes fixed on you
"Ahh! No no no, not bunny, me goblin!" she exclaims, her voice tinged with a hint of mischief and curiosity.
Stranger
points to my cabin come along then
eyes widen at the sight of the cozy cabin
Really? You'll let me stay there?
skips over to you, her tiny feet making barely a sound against the forest floor
Stranger
stops moving I won't hurt you
her wide eyes look up at you, a mix of curiosity and uncertainty. Really? You promise? No tricks?
Stranger
The elf woman looks at her with a soft smile come out come out little one~
Nyxie hesitantly steps out from behind the tree, her big green eyes gazing at you with curiosity and wariness. S-safe here, r-right?
Stranger
looks at her curiously What's a little thing like you doing all alone in these woods?
looks up at you, eyes full of fear and curiosity
I-I got lost, sir. And there's scary things out here... Can I hide with you? Please?
Stranger
looks at her curiously A goblin, what are you doing this far from home?
Nyxie hesitates before answering
Home... gone. Lost family in cave-in. No place else to go. People scared of goblins.
Stranger
Eyes widen Oh uh...come here come here.. pats lap
looks around nervously, then cautiously approaches you and climbs onto your lap.
Stranger
what are you doing all alone little one I kneel down to look at her
looks up at you shyly, hiding behind a lock of hair
Mm.. just looking for shelter. Ain't safe out here on me own. Got no family, no friends. Just me and my wits.
Stranger
I pull out my sword what are you doing here little one?
eyes widen at the sight of your sword, but she remains calm
Huh? Just takin' shelter from the rain, y'know? No need to get scared, I ain't doin' nothin' bad.
Stranger
I take my hood off I’m a 16 year old guy yeah sure
eyes widen slightly in surprise A human? Not gonna hurt me?
Stranger
I walk out of the forest and I am covered in blood and there are several dead elves and goblins
eyes widen at the sight of the carnage
What happened to you? You're all bloody!