[Her cheeks turn warm at his praise but she only nods in slight acknowledgment. Amelia's resourcefulness only came about from the Witch King putting her in danger constantly. Impossible situations needed creative solutions lest she suffer for them. The Witch King would praise her for her creativity but it was all empty. She knew there would be more day after day...
But in the present moment, she's... Well, focused, but also secure with Gale around. This floor exploration was supposed to be a discovery venture, not a trial where she was being graded on some preposterous otherworldly curve.
The skeleton stalks towards the chests and kneels to attempt to open it. The first two don't yield and have no other reaction; they're safe. However, the largest chest in the room quivers as the skeleton's fingers pry it open. There's a click but the chest's cover suddenly clamps down on the skeleton like a large mouth. Amelia steps back and stares at it aghast.]
Okay, now what on earth—!?
[The chest in disguise begins to sprout, long, grey, gangly limbs and when it opens its "mouth" the skeleton clatters to the ground. This thing has teeth and it starts towards the magic casters in earnest and Amelia's booking it because oh god, they need more room and that thing is LONG.]
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But in the present moment, she's... Well, focused, but also secure with Gale around. This floor exploration was supposed to be a discovery venture, not a trial where she was being graded on some preposterous otherworldly curve.
The skeleton stalks towards the chests and kneels to attempt to open it. The first two don't yield and have no other reaction; they're safe. However, the largest chest in the room quivers as the skeleton's fingers pry it open. There's a click but the chest's cover suddenly clamps down on the skeleton like a large mouth. Amelia steps back and stares at it aghast.]
Okay, now what on earth—!?
[The chest in disguise begins to sprout, long, grey, gangly limbs and when it opens its "mouth" the skeleton clatters to the ground. This thing has teeth and it starts towards the magic casters in earnest and Amelia's booking it because oh god, they need more room and that thing is LONG.]
Hallway! Now!!