>>6303063“And that’s just Step 1, my dear!” Smirks the Spinner with a twinkle in her eye! “You put the Seed Butter in <span class="mu-i">after</span> you rinse! And I’m betting you wash the soap out right after lathering, don’t’cha? Tell me I’m wrong!”
Your sister shrinks into a sheepish slouch. “... it makes my eyes sting if I don’t get it out fast…”
“Thank the <span class="mu-i">GODS</span> I found you when I did!” Groans the Durher, her head whipping back in exaggerated relief! “Here, pet my tail and see for yourself-”
“Oi.”
Oh right, <span class="mu-i">her</span>. Following the voice to its source, you find yourself staring down Anton’s fiendish friend Rezalith. You haven’t had much time to get acquainted, and while Volka seemed to enjoy her company, you aren’t entirely swayed. Volka enjoys <span class="mu-i">everyone’s</span> company… to a point.
What can I do for you, Rezalith?
The demon’s lips curl into a sneer from behind her gossamer veil. “Ho ho~it’s not what <span class="mu-i">I</span> want, Large Eyes, but what <span class="mu-i">YOU</span> want… and I can smell it from a mile away!”
This oughta’ be good. And what, pray tell, is that, you laconically reply.
“Your fear is <span class="mu-s">palpable</span>, whelp… your chitin creaks. Your eyes quiver…” She leans in close, but doesn’t exactly meet your height. Nevertheless, she proceeds. “Our foes outnumber us a hundredfold… and every step we take in this wretched place only tightens their grip around our necks…”
You keep quiet. If you can’t keep polite, keep silent–an old family saying.
“It’s not too late to turn tail and run home~” The devil continues with a saccharine smirk! “Do you <span class="mu-i">really</span> have what it takes to lead us, hmm?”
Tzah-Tzie Tzah-Tzold you this might happen. Perceptive little thing, if a bit too talkative for your tastes. You’d be lying if you said you weren’t still a little rattled from your misadventures with that cult, but you’ve observed enough fauna to see what this is:
It’s posturing. Playing. Poking to probe out weaknesses.
You doubt she intends to hurt you, but the way you respond might influence how the demon handles you in the future…
What do?
>Redirect: She’s got some fine senses–any threats in the crowd?>Converse: Tell me about yourself!>Establish Authority: STARE.>Ignore: don’t feed the beast.>Evade: Talk to Volka and TT!>Write-In! 