
This was also a first-timer for the flame coated girl. She had never been told a story, well not aside from the gentle whispers her parents used to mumble when the nights were exceptionally long, even then she had always failed to stay awake for the ending. But this time, in the midst of the afternoon she would not fall asleep.
Unless of course the story was boring -- Maera still had the attention span of a mouse.
As soon as Arabella started talking, however, Maera knew she would not need to make any effort to keep herself up and alert. The female's spectacular narration was enough to keep the young Sveijarn at the edge of her seat. As soon as the word 'shiny' was mentioned, Maera's jaw fell open. The infamous green beetle that had once tried to eat her nose had been the most beautiful thing she (ok Valtyr) had ever found. If it were not because of it's spindly legs and gooey interior (ew!) she would've snatched it for herself.
So, it hasn't been found, she thought, well not yet. "No - but I WILL" She barked, emphasizing the last word with a sassy lash of her stail. She would claim the log as her palace and retrieve the treasure that laid within it.
"and you can help.. if you pwomise that you won't give it away to anyone else but me. And if you join the club" she barked, a little hesitant at first. The girl would sure be a good addition to the club.

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