for dehya

[dzelkva]

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[dzelkva]

[ totally not ominous!!

Zelkova returns her smile with a wider one of his own. ]

Of course. I can't let one of the players get really hurt, not when I'm aware of it.

[ After all, he isn't aware of everything that goes on, so he does what he can when he does know.

Zelkova holds out his hand, and a small prism appears over it. ]

I'd like you to hold onto this for me.

[legendofthelion]

Huh? Sure. [Dehya reaches to take the prism.] Just in my inventory? Can I ask what it is?

[dzelkva]

It's a part of myself. Think of it as part of my own powers.

[ Similar to what she saw in the dungeon, perhaps. ]

I might ask you to use it one day, if I think that you might need to.

[legendofthelion]

[Ah... Dehya looks at it with new awe. What a powerful, precious thing.

... But because it is, she's reminded of the wriggling sensation that still lingers inside her. She looks a little sheepish at Zelkova.] I... there's something you should know before you give this to me. Ever since that dungeon, every time I log in it feels like there's something else inside me. Nothing's happened and it hasn't changed, but...

[dzelkva]

...I see.

[ It's hard to tell exactly what Zelkova thinks about it, not with the impassive look on his face as he regards her. He's thinking, going over the possibilities in his mind. ]

You need to take this item.

[legendofthelion]

Okay. [She lets out a breath.] If you trust me, I'm not gonna disagree.

[With that, she slots it in her inventory.] I'll keep it safe, okay? I know you're strong, but keep the rest of yourself safe too.

[dzelkva]

I'll do my best.

[ As she takes the prism, a message flashes up on her screen: Key Item Obtained: Strange Core E. Then, the core is absorbed into her avatar.

Oh, and that strange wiggling feeling? It's gone. ]

[legendofthelion]

[Ah, she sees now why he was insistent.

She offers him a smile.] I will too.

[It's settled, then. She reaches out to ruffle the furry head of the dog.]

[dzelkva]

If you ever have any questions, don't be afraid to ask. You might need to use that item someday, and I'll have to show you how.

[ But he won't force her to learn now, not unless she wants to. ]

[legendofthelion]

Of course. I've gotta get ready for a gig, but later, okay?

[She stands up and stretches, offering a wave before she turns to go.

Unfortunately, "later" proceeds to get delayed by everything following the 'conference'. She'll remember eventually.

Eventually.]

[dzelkva]

[ And if not? Well, Zelkova will remember for her.

But for now, he waves her off. ]

See you around. Be careful!