Lilith wasn’t embarrassed often but at this moment she felt as though she were in a sauna. Not only did the Rhyhorn witness her complete and utter failure but a Furret appeared to investigate. As she lay on the floor the kind stranger offered his assistance. Lilith pushed her body off the ground and steadied herself before the Furret. “Ummm…” she mumbled, “That would be much appreciated, tha-.” Before she could finish thanking him a voice boomed from the direction of the entrance. Willow, the guild leader, seemed to be directing her message to every member which also meant she was talking to Lilith. She peered over her shoulder at the Braixen and listened. A treasure hunt? A mission already and she had just gotten here. When Willow turned her attention toward Lilith, she froze. She had assigned her to travel with the Rhyhorn. That’s…fine. As long as he didn’t get in her way then there would be no issues. She knew that joining a guild would mean working with others and though she was not familiar with such a thing she’d have to endure it.
“Hi, my name is Li- What the hell!?”
Lilith quickly jumped back as the now hysterical Rhyhorn dropped before her feet. He was visibly shaken, apologizing repeatedly. She placed her front paws on the side of his body and lightly shook him. Well, it was more like rocking as she could barely move him in her weakened state.
“Calm down, it’s okay,” she cooed. She could feel her face warm up once more. Without looking up from the fallen Rhyhorn, she was sure there were eyes on her; or at least in her direction. It happened so fast that she wasn’t even sure what transpired. In his panic, the Rhyhorn knocked over a few books that were now scattered around him and Lilith. She pushed some aside and shoved her head against his body, kicking back with her hind legs.
“Come on,” she groaned, trying to help her fallen partner to his feet. She recalled him mentioning his desire to evolve. “That’s no way for a future Rhydon to behave,” she added, her tone as sweet and calm as she could manage.