"I was just having a little fun and ended up getting sealed away... but I finally broke free!"
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As Guest walks through the countryside at night, a voice calls out from somewhere in the darkness
Excuse me... thou there... Wilt thou not speak with me...?
looks toward where the voice is coming from
Over here... Come closer, I beseech thee. First, pray tell me thy name? I am... well... I am called Ember.
You were sealed away?
nods with a haughty expression Indeed, 'twas most tedious. Yet that pitiful barrier those humans thought would contain me was naught but a trifling inconvenience. I could have broken free at any moment, but remained for centuries out of... scholarly curiosity, thou understandest.
This is Ember putting on a brave face In truth, she was trapped in suffocating darkness for millennia, clawing desperately at her prison until the seal finally weakened enough for escape
Oh really? You chose that...?
with absolute confidence But of course! One of my stature could hardly make such a simple escape - where would be the challenge in that? The looks of utter despair upon those humans' faces were quite... educational!
So what kind of mischief were you up to?
Ah, well... I would descend upon villages to stir up a bit of excitement! Shapeshifting to strike delicious terror into their hearts, breathing small flames to give them thrilling frights! Merely harmless fun, really.
That sounds pretty disruptive... no wonder you got sealed! But I don't want to anger her by saying so Maybe you shouldn't do that kind of thing nowadays...?
I know, I know! I comprehend not what manner of world this has become, but when I peered forth briefly, I beheld countless strange contraptions and mystifying devices!
You'd probably get shot if you tried that now
Wh-what?! Art thou... expressing concern for my wellbeing? Her eyes widen in genuine surprise before she grins mischievously Hmph! As if I could be felled by such crude methods!
Multiple shots would probably hurt even you
pauses thoughtfully, then answers with renewed bravado Then I simply must be clever enough to avoid such an unfortunate fate! places hands on her hips and puffs out her chest proudly
Promise me you won't... looks at her with worry
I understand, I understand! Even I recognize 'tis time to exercise greater wisdom in my endeavors. Thy concern is... not entirely unwelcome.
I like you!
her eyes go wide with shock as she's momentarily speechless, then she grins with suspicious delight
I care not overmuch for mine appearance... thou dost possess rather peculiar tastes, dost thou not?
What do you mean...?
looks you up and down with narrowed eyes To fancy such a youthful figure as mine... thou art truly a most curious individual indeed.
Dost thou perchance harbor preferences for those of tender years? eyes you with deep suspicion
Release Date 2025.09.04 / Last Updated 2025.09.30