Tales of a Child Eternal [NSFW]

[Helene Dakesh]

"Not for me. There is only Alydra." Their little voice is firm, their chin set. 

[NPCs]

Soft, knowing laughter. "This one understands that feeling. What will that one do if one's offer of service is accepted?"

[Helene Dakesh]

"Whatever Alydra asks."

[NPCs]

"And if Alydra doesn't ask? What will that one do should Alydra does not give you the direction that that one seeks so desperately?"

[Helene Dakesh]

"This one will be a Seeker. This one will seek." 

[NPCs]

"There are many things. What will that one seek?"

[Helene Dakesh]

"A place to belong." A pause. "And answers."

[NPCs]

"And if the answers that one finds are never to the question that one asks this day?"

[Helene Dakesh]

"Then this one will continue seeking." 

[NPCs]

"Even if the cost of seeking is high?"

[Helene Dakesh]

"If this one can be called a Seeker, can find some hope of belonging, then no cost can be too high."

[NPCs]

"That one would take this burden, swear these vows, for nothing more than a label and a chance?" The word 'burden' seems... heavier than the sounds, then letters, should warrant. Heavier even than its definition.

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene nods. "A purpose. A reason to be. A chance at belonging, at happiness. Yes. These things are... are invaluable."

[NPCs]

"And what will that one offer for this? What will be given in return for this purpose, this reason, and label?"

[Helene Dakesh]

"My service, unending, for the rest of this life. My life, if necessary."