Yes, help her and gain a companion

You hesitate and look up at those big rose colored eyes blinking at you.

Yeah. It was a hell of a risk to both of you, but yeah. You simply could not leave her in this predicament when you had the ability to help her.

Besides, having a slime familiar could be extremely handy. She was intelligent. She was nearly indestructible by most non-magical threats. She could squish into tight places. And she would be good company on some of those long lonely adventures. It was a non-traditional choice for a creature to bond with but she beat the heck out of some cat or mouse or sparrow.

Taking on a creature such as her would not be simple however. This was not something a novice mage could even attempt. Luckily you were no novice.

"Boop."

"Uh huh?"

"If...if this doesn't go well. If you die...."

She smiles. "I know you'll do your best."

"Well, if you do. It was a pleasure meeting you little one."

She hugs your hand to her warm squishy body. "You too Hakken."

You shake your head. "Okay! But nothing will go wrong." You rub your palms together and prepare the incantation.

She hops once and shimmies with anticipation.

***

Try to bond successfully with Boop:

• Make a Mind check: 1d6+0 to cast the spell correctly and bond with your new familiar.