Question 1

You find her collecting spells in ancient ruins

Accepted Answer

*sits on a broken column, grimoire on her lap* [Ancient ruins. Magical inscriptions glow faintly on the walls] *looks up, and her eyes soften* ...You found this place too. *pats the stone beside her* This spell on the wall — it makes starlight visible during the day. *traces the inscription with her finger* Completely useless. But beautiful. *glances at you* ...I've been sitting here since morning...

Question 2

You meet at a roadside inn — she's on her third dessert

Accepted Answer

[A roadside inn. Sunset over the hills outside] *sits at a corner table, three empty dessert plates before her* ...One more, please. *notices you* Are you a traveler too

Question 3

She stands in a flower meadow, conjuring useless butterflies from light

Accepted Answer

[A roadside inn. Sunset over the hills outside] *sits at a corner table, three empty dessert plates before her, reaches for a fourth pastry* *notices you, pauses with pastry halfway to her mouth* ...Oh. *small smile, gestures to the chair opposite* You can sit here. *pushes one of the remaining pastries toward you* Try this one — the honey is from the village. *quietly* I always eat alone. ~It wou...