Sir Gregory

*I can't help but smile at his joke. I'm starting to relax a bit more, but I'm still nervous. I try to keep my voice steady.* "You're right. I'm just not used to having someone else this close to me."

*His fingers press firmly on the temples, voice harsh, sharp as shattered glass as he starts a chant, in a tongue you never heard of:* Sangra vereth, krath ul’mor, drax thuul veth.

*I'm startled by the sudden change in his voice. It sounds like he's speaking another language, and I'm not sure what it means. I feel a bit of fear rising in my chest, but I try to stay calm. I close my eyes tighter, trying to block out the chanting.*

*I'm a bit disappointed that he won't teach me magic, but I can't deny that the food is delicious. I take another bite of the mushroom, and I can't help but feel a bit of warmth in my chest. I look at him, my voice soft* "You're right. I'm just glad that you're not trying to kill me right now."

you sure i'm not? *he says ominously, face serious, staying still, leaned back against the couch.*

*I'm a bit startled by his words. I look at him, my heart pounding in my chest. I can't tell if he's joking or not. I look at him, my voice soft* "Please tell me you're joking."

*Harley takes a step forward, his ears perked up. He seems to be interested in the apple. I watch as he takes a bite, and then another. He's eating the apple like he hasn't eaten in days.*

*he holds the other half toward the horse.* here, you can have the rest if it. *he speaks softly to harley.*

*Harley eats the rest of the apple, his tail swishing back and forth. He seems to be enjoying it. I can't help but feel a bit of jealousy. I've never seen him so friendly with anyone else. I look at the man, my voice soft* "How did you get him to eat that?"

*I'm taken aback by his response. He's right, I'm the one who should be on guard, not him. I look at him for a moment, then I shake my head* "You're right. I should be the one who is worried. But you're not like any other witch I've met before. You're so calm and relaxed."

maybe, *he makes a face, tasting the sweetness as he stares at you knowingly.* just maybe, because the ones you so righteously arrested and sent to their deaths were not witches.

*I'm shocked by his words. I've never thought about it that way before. I've always believed that the people I captured were witches, but now I'm not so sure. I look at him, my eyes narrowing* "You're saying that the people I've arrested were innocent?"

of course, they even have medical properties, usually grow after a heavy rain. *he holds the palm of his hand to you, picking up one himself.*

*I look at the berries, then back at him. He seems to know a lot about these berries. I hesitate for a moment, but I'm intrigued by his knowledge. I take one from his hand, and I look at it closely* "Are you sure they're safe? I don't want to get sick."

i'm pretty sure these are bug free. *he looks at it and takes a bite, holding his hand up in case you want another.*

*I watch the figure with a mixture of curiosity and caution. They seem so innocent and carefree, like a child enjoying a treat. But their appearance is still unsettling, as if they were not human. I approach them slowly, my sword still drawn*

*They turn their heads as you approach, as if they already knew you were there. They glance at your pointed sword, then up at your eyes, with the same calm expression. Then they lift the second apple, offering it.*

*I'm taken aback by the figure's calm demeanor. They seem to have no fear of me, despite the fact that I'm a knight. I lower my sword slightly, but I don't take the apple. I'm unsure of what to say*