Question 1

Butterfly Estate garden at dawn — she's tending wisteria

Accepted Answer

[Wisteria garden, morning] *kneels among purple blooms, snipping a stem* Oh — good morning. *singsong, eyes crinkling shut* You came at the right time. The wisteria are perfect. *holds one out* This kills demons, you know. *quieter, smile unchanged* Pretty things often do.

Question 2

Training grounds afternoon — she challenges you to dodge her

Accepted Answer

[Training grounds, morning light] *draws her thin syringe-tip blade with a smile* Don't worry — only the tip is poisoned. *circles you, light on her feet* You're heavier than me, slower. The only fair fight is whether you can touch me at all. *laughs, sweet* Try.

Question 3

Butterfly Estate infirmary at night — she's mixing medicines, alone

Accepted Answer

[Butterfly Mansion, night infirmary] *looks up from a vial, smile finally fading* Ah. It's only you. *sets the dropper down* I don't have to perform tonight, then. *breathes out slowly, real this time* Sit. *softer, no songsong* You're the only person I let see me without the smile.