the adventure of [unnamed hero]

She seemed pleased with his answer, which pleased Sota in turn. Oh, he really did love young ones, even if fatherhood was something he hadn't really considered for himself. They were so eager and full of potential, largely untainted by the world, and he appreciated that. It made the world seem just a little bit brighter, not that Sota had trouble keeping an optimistic outlook. "Moonshine Klein? The Moonshine?" Sota gasped in quiet surprise. He'd never heard of her before, of course, but he feigned a bit of shock and awe - as if encountering someone he'd heard great legends about. It was just a white lie, and if it boosted her confidence he didn't mind one bit. Being a bit tricky came easily to him, even if he very rarely used those gifts.

"Ah, that sounds admirable! You should always take care of your family first," he commented, though a slight pang of sadness briefly touched his heart for his own parents and siblings that he had left behind. But oh well; he'd found companions in Boreas that he never would've met had he not come here, and even if they moved in and out of his life he was content for his time spent with them regardless. Her question earned a soft laugh. "No, not that I can think of," he admitted, almost apologetically, though quickly he reeled back his answer. "Actually... there was a snake I saw just before I found you that looked like it might be up to no good." Sota recalled, certain it wasn't anything dangerous, just a garden snake at best. "Do you think you'd be brave enough to scare it off for me? So it doesn't follow me home?" His tone was dead serious, despite the silliness of his request.