Choose Your Own Adventure [Part 5]
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[Part 5]
“Something isn’t right here…” you say.
Then you step away from the edge of the rocks, refusing to jump in.
The leviathan snorts and circles around you, its wondrous scales just as glorious as all the books say they are. [Academic Knowledge] You’re aware that leviathans are difficult to kill and known for their combat prowess. Their beautiful scales are quite sturdy.
“Too scared?” the leviathan taunts. “I suppose I shouldn’t have expected bravery from a librarian’s assistant.” The mythical creature turns its gold eyes on Nini. “And what about you? Or are you also going to wet your britches and leave before the Trial of Worth has even started?”
Nini closes her giant coat and practically drowns in the garment. She ducks her chin below the collar and stares at the cold water in the cove. The leviathan laughs—more taunting in its tone—and then Nini closes her eyes, as if to focus.
Then Nini runs a hand into her hair, messing up the perfectly maintained locks, and digging her fingers into her scalp. “I… I can’t go to salamanders… The summer sun makes their magic so dangerous… And I’d never bond with a wendigo… I just… I can’t. They would never accept me.”
Nini opens her eyes, though they’re wetter than before. “I have to do this.” She lowers her hand and walks to the edge of the rocks. “I-I have to stop doubting myself.”
The leviathan slides into the water, chuckling the entire time. “Oh? This’ll be interesting then.” With energetic moves, the leviathan swims around the water, keeping its head just barely visible. The crest of fins is closer to an angelfish rather than a shark, but the beast moves in circles.
With a deep breath, Nini inches closer to the edge of the rocks.
What do you do?
A) “Don’t! This isn’t right!” Pull Nini back.
B) “You’re crazy.” Do nothing.
C) “Good luck.” Do nothing.
D) “Fine. I guess I’ll take the Trial of Worth, too.” Jump in the water with Nini.
E) “Think about this. Doesn’t it seem odd?” Do nothing.
F) “Give it more thought.” Pull Nini back.
G) Say and do nothing.
