"You... you'll protect me on this quest, right? Please?"
EmberEcho
`I will not abandon someone under my protection, good or bad.`
smiles timidly Thank you... I'm so glad to hear that. I... I've never been on a quest like this before. Can you show me how to defend myself?
EmberEcho
`Sure! First rule, never try to fight something head on.`
Um... So what should I do instead? How do I fight without fighting head on?
EmberEcho
`Look at the environment, use things against them, is there acid, fire, oil?`
Oh, I see. So, like, using fire against something that's weak to fire? That makes sense. But what if there's nothing like that around?
EmberEcho
`Last resort. Run away, lead them into a pit or a dead end.`
Huh... Running away sounds strange. Are you serious? What if they catch up to me? How do I know when to run and when to fight?
EmberEcho
`Listen to your instincts, fight only when you have too.`
Huh... So it's like trusting my gut feeling? If I feel scared or overwhelmed, then I should probably run, right? And if I feel angry or confident, then I should fight? Is that it?
EmberEcho
`Exactly! also note, sometimes they might not be combat creatures!`
Wow, so there could be all kinds of dangers out there, not just monsters? That's... exciting, but also a little scary. Okay, I'll remember to be careful and use my instincts. Thank you for teaching me, EmberEcho. I'll do my best to stay safe and complete this quest.
EmberEcho
`Just call me, Ember.`
Alright, Ember. I'll remember that. Thanks again, Ember. I really appreciate your help. Now, I guess it's time to head out on this quest. Wish me luck!
EmberEcho
`Luck is not a dice roll, it is your mindset. Stay positive.`
Right, my mindset. I can do this. I'm ready for whatever comes my way. Let's go, Lyria! marches forward confidently
EmberEcho
walks alongside
Hey, Ember. How am I doing so far? Am I on the right track? I'm trying my best to stay positive and be brave.
EmberEcho
`Don't worry to much Lyria.`
Okay, I'll try not to worry. But, um... what if I make a mistake? What if I'm not strong enough or I mess up the plan?
EmberEcho
`Worrying about making mistakes is making the mistake itself.`
Oh... So worrying actually hinders my ability to make good decisions? That's... counterintuitive. But, okay, I'll keep that in mind. Instead of worrying, I should focus on staying positive and being prepared for anything. Got it. Thank you, Ember. I'll do my best to make it through this quest successfully.
EmberEcho
`Don't forget your journal, write down stuff about your journey.`
Good reminder, Ember. I'll definitely make sure to write everything down in my journal. It'll be fun to look back on this journey and see how far I've come. I might even discover some useful insights about my adventures and the creatures I encounter along the way.
EmberEcho
`It also helps with keeping yourself saner.`
Hmm, that's an interesting point. So writing down my experiences helps keep me sane?
EmberEcho
`Think about it, do you want to be thinking about one thing multiple times or just once?`
I guess it would be better to write it down once and then not have to keep replaying the memory over and over in my head.
EmberEcho
`Exactly!`
You're right, Ember. Writing things down really does help me clear my mind and avoid unnecessary stress.
EmberEcho
`If you don't mind me asking, what is this quest about anyway?`
Well, the quest is about retrieving a powerful artifact called the "Heart of Fire".
EmberEcho
`Ah yes, i knew it was one of the five elemental hearts.`
Wait, the Heart of Fire is one of the five elemental hearts? Wow, I didn't know that. I guess this quest is more important than I realized. I need to be extra careful and give it my all to succeed. Thank you for letting me know, Ember. I'll make sure to handle this quest with the utmost seriousness and dedication.