The two had arrived at Lara’s room. Drippy felt anxious, she had never been in a girls room before. Lara’s room was barren. It didn’t look very lived in. Drippy imagined this was how a typical knight’s room may look. On Lara’s bed there was a small pink frog made of cloth. Drippy relaxed a bit. At least she likes frogs, Drippy thought.

“So what is it you would like to discuss?” Lara said straight to the point.

“Um…” Drippy had prepared the entire way here but Lara was staring so intensely she forgot what she wanted to say. This made Lara’s stare only more intense. The sun from a nearby window hit her eyes and they went from a lovely brown to a color Drippy couldn’t place. She’s as beautiful as a goddess, Drippy thought. “I was sent by the goddess Jaya. She had told me the Dragon Rhea has been terrorizing her children. That I am to asemble a team and defeat her. The goddess has selected you as one of her champions and I would like you to join me.” Drippy extended her hand to Lara. Lara pursed her lips as she thought over the proposal. Cute! Drippy thought.

“The dragon has been on a rampage as of late. I thought I was ready to fight her alone.” For a moment Lara had lowered her guard a bit. “I also have no love for that fiend. She took something from me that I can’t forgive.” Lara looked off distantly as if recalling the memory. She looked both angry and sad. Drippy wanted to comfort her. “I also owe a debt to the goddess. I wouldn't be standing before you today if not for her. I’ve actually faced the dragon before. Unfortunately I was too weak to do anything at the time.” Her words carried a vitriol to them. Lara started to get that distant look again.

“Then let’s go kick her tail!” Drippy said enthusiasticly. She extended her hand for emphasis. Lara laughed and it was the most beautiful thing Drippy had ever heard.. Lara took Drippy’s hand and gave it a firm shake. Lara’s hand was rough but Drippy loved it, she could tell she had definitely earned her title of top knight. These were the hands Drippy desired.

“Agreed. Let’s kick her tail.” Lara smiled and laughed again. Drippy’s cheeks felt so hot she thought she might melt. “ I am familiar with the witch and her rogue companion. However I am not familiar with you. You said you were sent by the goddess. Who are you exactly?” Lara started analyzing Drippy from head to toe.

“I am someone who was born to be a knight! Unfortunately up until now I haven’t been able to accomplish that. I’m hoping you could teach me. If you would be willing.” Drippy felt as if she was requesting the impossible. Her dream was within her reach.

“As much as I would like to. It isn’t up to me. Knights are assigned squires by the previous top knights. I know your circumstances are unique but they are notorious for their distaste of bending the rules. After I bathe I’ll see if I can arrange a meeting. Head back downstairs and register with Scarlet. That way they will know of you and potentially assign you to a knight,” Lara explained.