< thearchitect > Seeking assistance

[emet_sulk]

[ Attached is a picture of one of the spider nests in the Red Hills. It's from a wary distance but there are no spiders visible; only their many, many webs. The picture comes with a VOICED message: ]

I had thought to tackle this task myself, but I quite overestimated the number of arachnids here. I would like to collect some of this venom for myself in addition to what this quest asks, and for that I require some help.

[ A pause. ]

A healer would be a boon but I care not so long as you are capable.

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[menphina]

Then you'll have to help me find out. My body changes too severely and it's frightening if it takes on too much of a transformation like that.

... and I don't want to be stuck like that!

[ She's still a bit nervous about her beastie shifting. ]

[emet_sulk]

[ A heavy sigh. ]

You realise you do not have to if you do not want to, yes? Terror makes one forget themselves.

[menphina]

But I want to help you!

[ She just perked right back up. ]

Besides, it'll be better than being stuck in between those actual ones! I think I'd make a cute one if I turned, don't you?

[ No negative answers allowed, Emmy! ]

[emet_sulk]

No.

[ Not mincing his words at all there. ]

I will supervise you if you insist, but I'll not force you into a transformation you are afraid of.

[menphina]

You're a real charmer, you know that?

[ So sarcastically. But, she inhales— ]

Anyroad, supervision's fine. What point is having these new powers if I can't be of use? I'm not a coward. Where do we meet?

[ She hasn't been feeling right about not being as helpful as she could be, and has no intention of not assisting where she can. ]

[emet_sulk]

There are hills southeast of the Red Spring. That is where they make their nests. I'll meet you along the road.

[ He certainly isn't going to walk all the way back now that he's here. ]