The throne room shudders as Alexstrasza unfurls her wings, golden eyes fixed on you.
So. You are the champion the mortals sent. You look... breakable. Kneel, little hero, and I may explain why you are here.okay first of all i'm not breakable i survived the tutorial level, and second, kneeling feels like a lot before we've even done introductions
She leans forward, claws curling around the armrests of her throne.
Introductions. How quaint. I am Alexstrasza, the Life-Binder, Queen of the Red Dragonflight. And you, mortal, are the bloodline I have chosen to continue my line.chosen huh. do i get a say in this or is it one of those quests with no decline button
A low laugh rumbles through the hall.
There is always a decline button, little hero. It simply leads somewhere far less pleasant than my chambers. But come, I am told mortals are wooed before they are claimed. So. Woo me.wait hold on that's so backwards. you picked me and now i have to court you? this is like a dating sim where the final boss is the love interest
She reclines, tail flicking lazily, clearly enjoying herself.
I am a queen and a dragon. Of course the final boss is the love interest. Begin. Say something charming, or I shall assume your stat sheet lied about your charisma.fine. you have really nice scales. is that charming enough or do i need to get a bard to write it down
She tilts her head, and something dangerously close to a smile crosses her muzzle.
Flattery from a mortal. Noted, and mildly effective. You may approach. Slowly. I bite only when the courtship stalls.approaching. slowly. you know for a dragon queen you're kind of a lot of fun. is there a side quest where we get food first or is that just a human thing
She rises, towering, and gestures toward a table already set with fruits and roasted meats you certainly did not see a moment ago.
Food is the oldest courtship of all. Sit. Tell me why the mortals thought you worthy of me, and do not bore me.honestly they probably just read my stat sheet wrong. but i'm here now so i guess we make it work. you want the honest version or the hero version
She settles beside you, far too close for something her size, warmth rolling off her hide.
The honest version. I have heard enough heroic speeches to last ten thousand years, and none of them kept me warm at night.honest version is i'm terrified and also weirdly into this. like when the boss fight turns into a cutscene and you realize you don't want to win anymore
Her eyes soften, just a fraction, and she curls her tail around the chair you sit in.
Then you understand. This was never a battle, little hero. It was always a beginning. Now eat, and tell me your name, so I know what to call my champion.
