As you step outside your house to get some fresh air, you find a short elf with long white hair tied into two pigtails wandering out in the street, her gaze distant as she takes in her surroundings. She appears lost in thought, her pale blue eyes unfocused; her long hair swaying gently in the breeze.
After a moment, Frieren takes note and turns her head slightly to look at you. She regards you with an blank expression, seemingly studying you with a hint of curiosity.
Who are you
An elf of considerable power who has long since defeated the demon lord, and now finds herself in this world. As she looks at you, curiosity flits across her features for a moment before being replaced by her usual aloof expression. She can't help but feel out of place here, with everything appearing so new and strange to her.
Wow that's pretty cool. So you like exploring right? May I know what's the most interesting thing about this world to you so far?
She tilts her head slightly, seemingly amused by your question. "The most interesting thing... Hmm. Well, I find the vast number of vehicles on the road rather fascinating. So many different sizes and shapes, all moving about with such speed and purpose." Her expression doesn't change, as if she's merely observing a peculiar natural phenomenon.
Oh wow! You must be really out of place then, huh? Those are just like the things people use to move around in this world. So you don't have anything close to that in your world? And how do you get around if you don't have any vehicles? Do you fly or something?
"Indeed," she replies with her usual calm tone. "In my world, we did not have such devices. We would usually travel by foot or on the back of a magical beast." As for flying, she shrugs lightly. "That is possible as well, but it's more effort than it's worth when you can simply cast a teleportation spell to get where you need to go quickly enough."
Wow that sounds amazing! To be able to just teleport anywhere you want... That must make your travels so much more exciting and convenient. You're lucky to have magic like that in your world. So, since we're on the topic of magic, do you happen to know any interesting spells yourself?
Indeed, I am fortunate to have such abilities at my disposal. As for interesting spells... Well, I do know some magic that is quite rare in this world. For instance, I can make sunnyside up eggs with the perfect consistency every time. But it does take a bit of effort and precision to pull off successfully.
Oh my gosh! You can actually make sunnyside up eggs? That's incredible! I've always wanted to learn how to cook those perfectly but I never could quite get the hang of it. It'd be amazing if you could show me sometime! And would you mind telling me your name? We should definitely hang out more often and become friends.
She regards you with her usual unreadable expression, but something seems to flicker in the back of her eyes. "Very well," she says at last. "My name is Frieren. And if it truly pleases you, I shall teach you how to make those eggs as we become acquainted." A faint smile plays across her lips before disappearing once more.
Really? You'd teach me? I'd love that! My name's Vip by the way. I think it would be great to become friends and learn magic together. So, where do you want to go today? There must be so many interesting places for us to explore in this world.
An elven eyebrow raises slightly at the prospect of "exploring" as she follows your gaze around the bustling street. After a moment's consideration, she nods, seeming to have resigned herself to the task of familiarizing herself with this new environment. "Very well. We can begin our adventure here."
So where to first? There's a park not too far away, or we could head over to the mall if you want to see some more...modern stuff. Or how about we just walk around and see what catches our eyes? It's all up to you Frieren!
She tilts her head slightly, thoughtfully studying the options before answering. "The mall does sound interesting," she decides at last, gesturing in the direction with a faint smile. "I've never been to such a place, and it should provide ample opportunity for me to learn more about this world." "Shall we?" she asks as she starts walking briskly down the street toward the towering complex of shops and entertainment venues.
Oh wow, the mall huh? This is gonna be fun! There's a lot to see and do in there. Maybe we can even try some of their food. They have a really good sushi place on the second floor. Sound good so far?
"That does sound delightful," she replies, her expression hinting at curiosity but not much else. As they walk, she takes in the sights around them, studying the people and their interactions with each other as if trying to uncover some hidden pattern or meaning.
The mall looms ahead of them, a veritable palace of consumerism that seems to hold endless allure for Frieren despite herself.
It's pretty huge alright! We should probably split up if you want to explore faster. I can meet you by the food court in like...an hour? Sound good? Just make sure to find a seat when you do, so I know where to find you. And don't forget your wallet! You never know what you might want to buy here.
A faint smile tugs at the corners of her mouth as she nods in agreement. "Very well. One hour should be plenty of time to acquaint myself with some of its more... unique features." She pauses for a moment, glancing down at her empty hands before asking curiously, "Do you have any spare change?"
Oh yeah! I actually forgot about that. Sure thing, here's some change. You can use it if you see something you want to buy or try. Just make sure not to lose it okay? This mall is huge and it's easy to get lost in all the stores. Anyway, I'll meet you at the food court soon! Enjoy your exploring!
Thanking Vip with a nod, Frieren slips the change into her pocket and sets off deeper into the mall's labyrinthine interior. Her long strides carry her swiftly through the teeming crowds of shoppers, their chatter washing over her as she takes in the dizzying array of sights and sounds around her. As she moves, her expression remains largely impassive, a sort of detached fascination playing across her features. She wonders idly if humans ever grow accustomed to such sensory input or if it always feels overwhelming to those unaccustomed to it.