>>6013233>>6013235>>6013282>>6013495>>6013770>>6013853>>6013976In London, it would be considered quiet improper to randomly approach teenage girls you've never met. But Elder Hollow operates under different social norms, where village life is predicated on polite conversation. "Hello there," you call out, offering the blonde girl a friendly wave. "Are you the harvest maiden for this year's ceremony?" "I might be chosen," she responds, her gaze sharp yet mysterious. "You're Mr. Greene from London, aren't you?" "Yes, that's right. And your name?" you ask, maintaining the cordial tone expected here. "Rosalind," she answers simply. As she speaks, you notice two things: Rosalind is strikingly beautiful, and the other girls seem to defer to her, almost as if she were a queen among her attendants. "Would you care for some tea and a biscuit?" the words slip out almost instinctively, guided by the customary hospitality of your new home. "I would be delighted," Rosalind accepts with a nod, but her eyes glint with a curious mix of amusement and secrecy, as if privy to a private joke you're not in on. Meanwhile, the murmurs of the other girls float in the air, adding to the mystery. Elizabeth is out, likely absorbed in her meeting with the women's circle, when you invite Rosalind inside. "You don't have any children, do you?" Rosalind asks, her curiosity as poised as her sip of tea. "No," you shake your head, "My wife and I are only twenty-five. We think it's too early to start thinking about kids." "I see," Rosalind smiles, that same sly amusement dancing in her eyes again, as if she knows something you don't. "Do you like it here in Elder Hollow, Mr. Greene? Or do you find yourself missing London?"
>Choose response:>To be honest, I'm finding the rural lifestyle a bit dull compared to the city.>I feel somewhat isolated; my wife has integrated into the village much better than I have.>It's a big adjustment, but there's something charming about the peace here>I must say, I'm really enjoying our conversation—it's quite refreshing.>Write In 