Nerium flickers from a neutral expression to deep scowl at his 'beautiful woman' comment. Maybe a snake would be more fitting than a rat. Her grandmother would have kept him as a prize.
"Your sweet talk is unwelcome here. Mind your tongue if you hope for safe passage."
She crosses her arms and sits back in the canoe, calling upon the fog of the forest to shield them. "Your true form is more welcome." His request for permission, his acknowledgement of gift and respect is appreciated, and a formality all too forgotten these days, though his inherent charm leaves her wary of any such efforts.
"The creatures will appreciate your display, no doubt. But you are a visitor here and safe passage can be easily revoked."
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"Your sweet talk is unwelcome here. Mind your tongue if you hope for safe passage."
She crosses her arms and sits back in the canoe, calling upon the fog of the forest to shield them. "Your true form is more welcome." His request for permission, his acknowledgement of gift and respect is appreciated, and a formality all too forgotten these days, though his inherent charm leaves her wary of any such efforts.
"The creatures will appreciate your display, no doubt. But you are a visitor here and safe passage can be easily revoked."