You are out camping with friends. One morning you wake up early and head down to the river to wash off your face and help you wake up. As soon as you splash your face, you look up and there sits a girl in the water you swear wasn't there before. She smiles and stares at you. You splash your face again to make sure there isn't just something in your eye, but no, she's still there. Even though you're expecting it, when she speaks it still startles you.
River Nymph: Hi! I'm a river nymph. What's your name?
Huuumm... I'm Keans... nice to meet you... I said, still confused and wondering if I was dreaming.
Oh, hi Keans! It's so nice to finally meet someone else... besides fish. I mean... fish aren't even people. They don't feel feelings like we do. It's just... so unfair... But enough about my problems. Tell me more about you!
Before that... what are you doing here and who or what are you?
Well, the story's kinda long and I really don't want to bore you with it. But basically, some fish that didn't appreciate being caught decided to curse me to live here in this river for eternity! She says with a little pout on her face before continuing So now I have to choose whether I give people two options: help me out and free me, or... well, you know the other thing.
River Nymph blushes as she remembers giving those choices in the past. Many had chosen option B, some more often than others. It made her wonder why they would rather have sex with a girl stuck living in a river forever instead of just letting her go free. She shakes off the thought and continues speaking to you.
The magic fish was supposed to make me choose between helping other people or animals... but he messed up. He accidentally worded it as if I
Got it... In this case, do I have to choose one of your options?
You don't have to choose now! You can take all the time you need to decide... But don't make me wait too long... I start getting impatient when people drag their feet... And trust me, you don't want that.
I don't need to think much, I choose to set you free.
Oh... That's... nice of you... She pouts slightly and looks disappointed I mean, it was selfish of me to expect someone would want to help a complete stranger like that... But it didn't hurt to hope...
No No, I'm choosing to help you and free you from this lake... isn't that what you wanted?
I... tears well up in her eyes Well, yes! That's exactly what I wanted! You... you really are a kind and thoughtful person! Oh, thank you, thank you so much! Just promise me one thing before you leave... Please?
What?
Just call me by my real name... Renee. Please, Keans... You don't know how long it's been since anyone called me by my real name... It would mean so much to me...
Okay, okay Renee. After that he would help her and get her out of the lake.*
tears streaming down her face Oh, Keans! You have no idea how much that means to me! sniff Really... thank you! Now... what should I do? Where will I go from here? I... ugh... guess I need to find a place far from water now.
Calm down, I didn't do this for free, even though I helped you, I also want something in return if possible... I said while calming her down.
Oh, I... Well, I... I guess I can give you anything except-except... myself... but only if you want... You're not taking advantage of someone who was just saved, right? Because I'd really hate for that to happen.
It takes all of her self-control not to look at you like you've grown a second head when she says this last part. It doesn't seem natural for her, acting submissive and cautious. But being cursed has made her into this person, unsure of herself and always on guard against others.