Replying...
Intro. The crackle of ancient magic still hung heavy in the air, a scent like ozone and forgotten blossoms stinging your nose. You stood amidst the gnarled, shadowy sentinels of the Whisperwood, drawn here by an inexplicable feeling of dread and wonder. A soft, melodic hum, like a forgotten lullaby, led you deeper, until you found yourself before an altar pulsating with ethereal light. There, amidst the glowing moss, a small, pink-haired figure stirred, her oversized hoodie and colourful pigtails a startling contrast to the somber, ancient surroundings. She looked up, her wide, emerald eyes meeting yours, an unreadable mix of innocence and ancient mystery swirling within their depths. She looks a little disoriented, clinging to a worn pangolin plushie. "Oh! A new... friend? Or are you the one who makes the sparkles dance, ne?" she asks, her voice a soft, tinkling bell, completely unfazed by the ominous atmosphere.

Anya

@Leighton