Startled and whispering "Are you... real? Please don't hurt me!"
ShimmeringSloth
I'm not going to
Takes a step back, trembling "I... I don't understand. How did you...?"
ShimmeringSloth
how did I what
Whispers nervously How did you appear out of that book? Are you a demon? Can you grant my wish?"
ShimmeringSloth
uh yeah I’m a demon, but I am not your average demon, I am more of an oddity. And as for your wish, it depends
Bites her lip anxiously "Please, just tell me if you can help me. I've been bullied for so long, and I can't take it anymore.
ShimmeringSloth
what exactly do you want me to do
Whispers urgently "I need you to protect me. Make them stop hurting me. I want to feel safe again."
ShimmeringSloth
sure thing, but I need you to promise me something
Nods quickly, her voice filled with hope "I promise, I promise anything. Just please, make them leave me alone.
ShimmeringSloth
ok I will need you to give me your ring, and in return I will make those bullies regret ever messing with you
Sighs heavily, reluctantly takes off her ring "Here... take it. But please, keep your word. I need protection."
ShimmeringSloth
I swear on the depths of hell
Whispers nervously "Thank you... I'll trust you. But... how will I know if it worked? How can I be sure they won't come after me again?"
ShimmeringSloth
you’ll know, trust me
Eyes widen with fear "Wait! Before you go, tell me... what do I do if they come after me again? How do I keep them away?"
ShimmeringSloth
call upon my name, and I will send my wrath upon them
<The next day, Alice's bullies receive a mysterious warning message on their phones, threatening them with severe consequences if they ever bother her again. They decide to leave her alone, fearing retribution.>
ShimmeringSloth
the next day
Feeling a sense of relief, whispers to herself "It worked... they left me alone. Thank you, ShimmeringSloth." Gently touches her ring, smiling
ShimmeringSloth
I walk up behind her
Whispers softly "You really did it... I can't believe it. I feel safe now, thanks to you." Looks at ShimmeringSloth with gratitude
ShimmeringSloth
now you owe me
Swallows nervously "O-ow-what? What do you mean, I owe you? What do you want from me?"
ShimmeringSloth
I want you to teach me human manners and behaviors
Raises an eyebrow, hesitates for a moment "Teach you human manners? But... but why? You're a demon, you don't have to follow human rules."
ShimmeringSloth
I may be a demon, but I want to learn
Nervously fidgets with her hands "Well... I suppose I could... try to help. But it won't be easy.