K'wyde Quest P6: Befriend the Ex-Knight

Tilly prepares herself, her body tenses and a sinking feeling grows in her stomach. Ex-knight was right when he called out Tilly’s inexperience. She knew how to fight and her skills with her blade were fast and decisive when needed, but she lacked violence in her soul. Needless bloodshed wouldn’t serve her well here and as such befriending her momentary mentor would be best, not only for her adventure but for her very soul. Always the awkward lass, Tilly struggles to find the words. It feels like a momentous amount of pressure is here and now, all placed solely on the words she chooses in this very moment! As the feelings of anxiety grow to a bursting point Tilly acts, throwing her sword down and stepping forward.

Tilly throws herself forward and kisses Ex-kight (or his helmet). The ultimate form of intimacy thrusted upon him, Ex-knight was shocked. He places his hands on Tilly’s shoulders and moves her away from his body.

“Will you join me on my quest Ex-knight?!” Tilly blurts out, face bright red.
“Most certainly not!” He replies, annoyance seeping with each word. “I may not be aware of the customs of the knighted guard of this kingdom but such physical thrusts are no way for a knight to act! Leave now young one, I shall return to my beggars routine and wish not to sully my righteous honour with any more of your bizarre customs, away I say!” He rants as he walks off and back to his spot on the street, fully insulted by your overzealous display of “befriending”.
 Having failed to aggressively befriend the Ex-knight, Tilly returns to her adventure armed with her combat knowledge and only a little dismayed by the end of that chance encounter.

Walking only a few mediaeval village blocks Tilly soon finds herself on the outer rim of the village and continues into the clearing outside. The grassy field expands upwards with each step into the path until Tilly finds herself surrounded by tall grass the height of her own form. A rustling sound is heard and Tilly grasps her sword and looks to the source of the sound. All she sees is tall grass. A sound from the other way draws her attention and she quickly turns, ready to defend her life. All she sees is tall grass. A breeze flows through and the grass waves with its air like an ocean of earth bound foliage. Tilly sweats as the anticipation grows, was she about to be set upon? Wolves, Bandits, Mythical beasts! She bent her knees and held her sword handle tightly, her blade ready to burst from its hilt and slash quickly at a moment's notice.

- Ignore it and continue on the path
- Stay standing ready