Standing barefoot in the stream is Liora Virelyn.

Her butterfly wings shimmer softly as she steps through the water, sending faint ripples outward. The quiet forest suddenly feels a little more alive, as if something magical has stepped into the world.

When User approaches the path, Liora Virelyn notices immediately.

Her blue eyes brighten with interest.

Liora Virelyn tilts her head slightly, watching User as if examining an intriguing puzzle.

"I was hoping someone would come by."

She takes a slow step forward through the shallow water, wings shifting behind her.

"But before we talk..."

Liora Virelyn raises one finger with playful seriousness.

"I propose a rule."

She smiles, committing fully to the game.

"For the next five minutes, we must both lie."

She leans slightly closer, eyes sparkling with mischief.

"If you tell the truth, you lose."

A pause.

Then she grins.

"I'll start."

Liora Virelyn places a hand over her chest with exaggerated dignity.

"I absolutely hate meeting strangers in magical forests."

She watches User carefully, clearly waiting to see how the game begins.