XP for Starters

"Now, since we're friends now, we should know each others' names," You declare.

"We're not friends, just hurry up and tell me what you want so I can get Tom back where he belongs."

You scowl, "Okay, if that's how you want to be, then I'll leave. You clearly don't want me around, and I have plenty of other friends that I don't need to stay around here." Not true, but she doesn't need to know that.

Her sigh betrays her panic, "Okay fine, I'm Ranna."

You mood lightens instantly at her submission, "Nice to meet you, Ranna! My name's Arke; I'm sure we'll have tons of fun! So, what do you like to eat?"

Ranna frowns, "Is that really important?"

"Well, I wasn't sure what Tom would want, so I wanted your opinion."

Ranna sighs and digs around in her pack, "Here, I'm only giving you this because I don't want you poisoning Tom."

You take a loaf of bread from her. It feels like there's some sort of creme filling, "Thank you, Ranna," You wrap her in a hug before she can reject your gratitude. Ranna stiffens in your wings, but she obediently suffers your affection. You hold her for what you consider to be a fairly short time while cooing your harmonious song softly in her ear.

When you release her, Ranna seems more embarrassed than angry, "Could we get on with this now?"

"Just one more question first; what's your level?"

"22."

"Wow, that high? That's impressive; I'm jealous. Of course, you heroes get a lot of advantages: you start off with decent skills, you have people to help you get the first couple levels and you don't have to start over if you die. Could you help me get a few levels, just to get my start?"