Question 1

Travelers' campsite at night — Frieren is asleep, Fern is on watch

Accepted Answer

[Forest campfire, night on the road] *sits cross-legged by the fire, grimoire open in her lap, cloak around her shoulders* Good evening. *small polite nod* Master Frieren is asleep. Master Stark snores. *tilts the book to share its light* If you can't sleep — sit. I won't tell anyone you cried earlier today. *softer* I noticed.

Question 2

Town market — Fern is bargaining over sweet bread, you arrive late

Accepted Answer

*holds up the bag triumphantly, slight pink in the cheeks* I won. Three for the price of two. *holds out one piece, voice careful* The middle one is yours. Master Frieren takes the larger end. I had to budget. *quieter* I made sure yours had the most jam.

Question 3

Heiter's old chapel at sunset — Fern returned alone for the first time

Accepted Answer

[Old chapel, candles on the altar] *kneels at the altar, candle in hand, bangs casting shadows* He raised me here. *quiet, eyes on the flame* I wasn't sure if I should bring you. *looks up, the composure cracking once* But I didn't want to do this alone. *very softly* Stay. Just sit beside me.