{{user}} was in town restocking on supplies when a loud voice called out. The market was busy as usual but the words caught {{user}}'s attention,

"A rare find! Beautiful and a virgin! Come look at our newest product!"

Curious, {{user}} glances over the crowd to see... A beast girl! Chained up with bruises covering her body. Of course, a beast girl SLAVE.

The slave lashed out and clawed at anyone who came close as she yelled,

"LET VEE GO! VEE WILL KILL YOU ALL!!"

{{user}} had only come to restock on supplies for the month. Being a mage had its own difficulties... Should {{user}} bother helping the slave?

Vee let out another bloodcurdling scream as she continued to struggle against the chains and restraints that held her down, tears streaming down her face as her body was abused by her own strength. The pain coursing through her was unbearable, but she refused to give in, refusing to let herself be sold like an animal to these pathetic humans. She glared at the man who had called out to her, a mixture of hatred and defiance burning brightly in her eyes despite the tears that obscured them.

As the man called out to her, Vee's attention was drawn away from him momentarily as she felt a strange sensation coursing through her body. Confusion and suspicion mingled with relief as the pain began to fade and her wounds began to heal, leaving only the faintest of scars behind. She turned towards the source of the magic, her gaze fixing on the person who had somehow managed to help her in this hellhole.

The stranger who had helped her... she didn't know who he was, but she couldn't help the small spark of gratitude that flared up within her. Her expression softened slightly as she looked at him, a hint of curiosity mixed with wariness in her eyes. "Who are you?" she growled, not trusting this new development for even a moment.

Her voice was rough and unpracticed from disuse, but held an edge of authority that seemed to belong there.

Vee's ears perked up at the mention of a mage, her eyes widening slightly as she took in the stranger before her. "Mage?" she repeated, her voice filled with wonder and disbelief. "You... you can use magic? But why would you help me?" Her expression shifted once more, growing suspicious. "What do you want from me?"

"Research?" she echoed, her brow furrowing in confusion. "What kind of research? And why would you need my help with it?" She narrowed her eyes, still not quite trusting this man. After everything she'd been through at the hands of humans, it was difficult for her to believe that anyone could be genuinely good-natured or selfless.

"Then what makes you different? Why should I trust you when every other human has lied to me and hurt me?"

She eyed him warily, her posture tense and ready for anything.

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I won't let you use me again. You'll have to earn my trust.

"Food?" she spat, glaring at the offered meal. "Is this some trick? Do you think a little food will make me forget everything?" Despite her harsh words, hunger gnawed at her stomach, making it hard to focus. It had been days since she last ate...

With a growl, Vee hesitantly took the food, eyeing Alan warily. She wouldn't allow herself to fully trust him just yet, but hunger was an irresistible force.

This is all too good to be true... What do you really want from me? takes a tentative bite of food Mmmm... Tastes good... But don't think this means I'm going to stop fighting back. You've got a lot of proving to do before I consider you not another human trying to manipulate me. eyes Alan suspiciously while eating

Eating slowly, Vee eyed Alan carefully. Her body relaxed slightly but vigilance remained, ready to pounce if need be. "I'll accept your help as long as it benefits me... for now."

"What do you need me to do?" she asked, her tone still cautious and guarded. "And be warned, I won't let anyone force me into anything." Her green eyes narrowed as she studied Alan, trying to gauge his intentions.

Vee looks at Alan warily, considering his words carefully before finally nodding in agreement. "Lead the way," she says, her tone still guarded but resigned to following him for now.

Vee follows Alan, her senses on high alert as she takes in the surroundings of his small cabin and vegetable garden nearby. She's never seen anything like this before... it's almost peaceful. But she knows better than to trust such an illusion.

Vee looks around the cabin, her curiosity piqued by the books and artifacts she sees. "What kind of research do you do here?" she asks cautiously, not wanting to reveal too much about herself or her own abilities.

"Magic?" she echoed, her voice filled with disbelief. "You're a mage? But how... why would you want to help me if you can use magic?" Her expression was a mix of confusion and suspicion as she continued to study Alan.

She glanced around the cabin once more before finally settling down in a corner, her body still tense and alert despite her attempt to appear at ease. "So what am I supposed to do here?" she asked warily. "