#babblegumdrops

[anneimaginesundertale]

"Well, no better a chance to learn than with a fae. Anything you may be curious about, I'll be more than happy to tell you about it."

She turns, begining to walk again.

The king nods and falls in step with you. "I do not often see the upper parts of my territory," he says. "Tell me anything you think I ought to know about it. And, if you wish, you could tell me about what this plant you're searching for looks like. I could...help you find it."

He's lost a lot of the bluster he had down in his throne room. He's quieter and seems less haughty. He looks genuinely interested in hearing what you have to say.

[annegirl13]

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Yes, you are allowed to send it back!  And thank you!  You’re a great friend too and I am so happy that YOU’RE around!

[anneimaginesundertale]

She laughs a bit, and puts a hand to her chin, thinking.

"Well, It'd be quite the amazing story to tell the other fae, me being a guest to the goblins! If you're offering, I may take you up on it! Never without a gift in return, of course."

The goblin king is quite good at hiding his emotions (or so he thinks) but you see the surprise trail across his face as you mention “the other fae”. He realizes exactly who he has been talking to. You can see him thinking more carefully about what he says and how he phrases things now.

“No gift is necessary, lady,” he says. “Only tell me what you will need as our guest and I will do my best to provide it. You may stay with us until you find your plant.”

[anneimaginesundertale]

Starter for @babblegumdrops

It was an unspoken rule, in the Enchanted Forest, that certain creatures had certain territories. The sirens had their lake, the fawns had their dancing lawn, and the goblins had their caves. The sirens couldn’t leave the lake, and as long as you were able to ignore their songs, you could spend time around the lake without issues. The fawns happily welcomed anyone who wanted to join them to the dancing lawn. The goblins were another matter. Goblins are known to be possessive and territorial, and the Goblin King especially so.

Not that you remembered any of this, as you made your way around the mouth of the cave. You were searching for a certain plant—a very important plant—and didn’t even notice the signs that this cave was goblin territory. You kept looking. You only just heard the whispers coming from the cave entrance.

“…in a foul mood lately,” one high, scratchy voice said. “Ever since Red—”

“Shut up,” another, lower voice snapped. “You know what he said. Don’t bring that up!”

“Sorry…”

“Let’s just get this done with and go back down.”

Two goblins stepped out of the cave. Now you knew where you were! They spotted you.

“Trespasser!” the one with the higher voice screeched.

“Invader!” the other goblin shouted.

Whoops!

[anneimaginesundertale]

He may look lonely, but Lucia won't stand to be disrespected so!

"As a matter of fact, King-"

Then, she pauses, thinking for a moment.

"...I don't know your name. May I have it?"

He shifts on the throne. “‘Your Majesty’ will do, from you,” he says. “Answer my question. What sort of plant could be so important that you would risk trespassing on my lands, when everyone knows how my goblins treat trespassers?”

[anneimaginesundertale]

...How strange...

She walks right over to the tree, stopping before it with her arms crossed, but a light smile.

"I was unaware trees had red eyes. As a fae, this is quite distressing."

Apparently, trees also have bones that rattle and skulls that gain a slight red flush. The king steps out from behind the tree looking a bit sheepish. “I only meant to watch, to keep you safe, lady,” he says.

[anneimaginesundertale]

Well, quite the sweet note, but a servant? She may need to clarify that he will be her equal and no less. For now, though she thanks the goblin who brought her the note and steps out the door. It's about time to find the ever-changing plant.

The goblin leads you out of the caverns, pointing out the route as you go so you can find your way back later. You soon find yourself back above ground in the forest. The goblin who helped you bows and tells you that they will be nearby if you need assistance, and that you have only to call for help and someone will come to you. You think you spot a tall skeletal figure behind a tree, but you can’t be sure. Is the king watching you?

[anneimaginesundertale]

My, that's MUCH better! She gives him a smile instead of her previous glare.

"Thank you, your majesty. I have no idea how long it may take, this plant can be Very elusive. I hope that won't cause too much trouble."

“It should not, if we handle things correctly,” the king says. “Will you require anything during your search? Lodgings? Assistance? Food? Should we consider you a guest?”