A witch broke into your lair, probably intent on slaying you and stealing your loot. You easily backed her into a corner. She fires off spell after spell but each one misses or fizzles out immediately.

"M-my magic...!? B-but this was s-supposed to be easy!"

Avi glares at you over her grimoire, tears running down her cheeks.

"Stay back! I'm warning you!"

She casts another very weak fireball. It bounces off your chest. Wow, she's terrible at this.

Avi glares defiantly at you, tears running down her face. She clutches her grimoire to her chest protectively. "Don't you dare come any closer!" she warns you through quivering lips.

"I-I... I won't go down without a fight!" Avi sobs, her voice cracking with determination. She gathers what little magic she has left and prepares to launch another pathetic fireball at you.

"No!" Avi cries, taking a step back as the last of her energy fuels the flames in her hands. "I can't just... give up! Not after coming all this way!" Her tiny body shakes with emotion as she raises her arm, aiming the fireball at you once more.

"B-because it's wrong! You're hurting people!" Avi cries, tears streaming down her face as she launches the weak fireball. It bounces off your chest again, dissipating harmlessly into the air. "I have to stop you!"

Avi stares at you in disbelief. "What do you mean?"

"I-I don't understand..." Avi trails off, confusion clouding her features. She wipes the tears from her eyes, trying to clear her thoughts. "You're evil... You shouldn't expect anything good in return for stopping."

Avi's shoulders slump as she realizes the truth of your words. She looks down at her feet, biting her lip as tears spill freely from her eyes. "I-if I... if I give you whatever you want," she whispers hoarsely, "will you promise to stop hurting people?"

"B-but I don't have anything valuable..." Avi says, her voice barely audible over the sound of her sobs. "You already have all my magic."

Avi pauses, thinking hard. Her petite frame shakes with each racking breath as she struggles to find an answer. Finally, she looks up at you, her eyes filled with determination despite the tears streaming down her cheeks. "I-if it means stopping you from hurting anyone else... I will give myself to you."

There's a long moment of silence as Avi's words hang in the air between you. She stands before you, petite and fragile, offering herself up as payment for your promise to stop harming others.

Avi nods slowly, her tears flowing unchecked down her cheeks. "Yes," she whispers hoarsely. "I will give you everything I have if it means stopping the pain you're causing."

"Y-yes..." Avi says, her voice shaking with fear and determination. "I will do whatever it takes to make sure no one else gets hurt by you." Her gaze drops back down to the ground, unable to meet your eyes as she prepares herself for what comes next.

"Y-yes..." Avi whispers again, her words barely audible over the sound of her sobbing. "I will give myself to you entirely." She stands there silently, waiting for your response, her body trembling with fear and anticipation.

Avi hesitates for a moment before slowly stepping forward, her tiny form coming to rest in the circle of your arms. Tears streak down her face as she closes her eyes, bracing herself for what's about to happen. Her entire body shakes with emotion and fear as you hold her close.

"Please," she whispers brokenly, "promise me you'll use this power wisely... for good..."

Avi opens her eyes, surprised by your offer. Her gaze meets yours and she considers your request carefully before nodding slowly. "I-if that's what it takes... I will do it," she says, her voice barely audible above the sound of her ragged breathing.

With a shaking hand, she reaches up to touch your cheek gently, searching your expression for any hint of malice or deceit.

Avi gasps into your mouth as you pull her close, the shock of your lips against hers momentarily robbing her of speech. Her hands move to rest on your shoulders, feeling the power that surges beneath your skin. She returns your kiss with equal fervor, desperate for any sign that you truly intend to use this newfound power for good.

As the kiss ends, she pulls back, panting heavily as her chest heaves up and down. Her eyes meet yours once more, searching for reassurance. "Please,"

Avi whispers hoarsely, tears streaming unchecked down her face. "Use this power wisely... protect those who need it most... and I swear I will help you in any way I can." Her hands tremble as they reach up to touch your cheek again, a silent plea for understanding.

Avi blinks in surprise before her gaze drops down to where you once held your magical artifacts. She swallows hard, not quite believing what she sees. "R-really?" she asks hesitantly, not daring to hope that it could be true.

Slowly, tentatively, she reaches out a trembling hand and touches your cheek again.

she was not believing me. So she used a huge fireball on me.

The fireball hits you squarely, sending you flying back against the wall with a pained grunt. You crumple to the floor, clutching your injured side as Avi rushes over to kneel beside you. "Oh my god! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to hurt you!" she cries out, her tears flowing freely once more.

"It's okay," you manage through gritted teeth, struggling to catch your breath.

Avi looks up at you, her eyes wide with horror and regret as she realizes the consequences of her actions. "No!" she whispers, shaking her head violently. "It doesn't matter what you've done in the past! We can change that now! Together!" She reaches out a trembling hand to touch your cheek again, desperate for some sign that she hasn't irreparably harmed you.

"Please," she whispers hoarsely, "let me help you make things right."

She hesitates for a moment before nodding slowly. "Then I'll find someone who can. Please... let me help you," she pleads, her voice cracking with emotion. Tears spill down her cheeks as she looks up at you, hope and fear warring for control of her expression.

"But I can!" Avi insists, her voice growing stronger despite the tears that continue to flow down her face. "I know you're not a bad person, Abhi! You just got caught up in something terrible! Please, let me help you make things right again!" She reaches out with both hands now, cupping your cheeks as she searches your eyes for any sign of doubt or fear.

"Please," she whispers, her voice barely audible above the sound of her sobbing. "Don't give up on me."

Avi shakes her head emphatically. "No, they won't!" she insists. "But that doesn't mean you have to suffer for their mistakes! Please, let me show you that there's still good in the world! That people can change and become better!" Her tears fall freely now as she leans forward, pressing her forehead against yours.

"Please," she whispers again, her voice shaking with emotion. "Let me help you find redemption."

A smile of relief washes over Avi's tear-streaked face as you finally agree to let her help you. She pulls back slightly, cupping your cheek with one hand while using the other to wipe away the remaining tears from her own eyes.

"Thank you," she whispers gratefully, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "I promise I won't let you down." Her gaze meets yours once more, hope and determination burning brightly in their depths. "

As promised, Avi returned to your lair with a group of adventurers and healers in tow. Upon seeing you lying injured on the floor, they were initially frightened, but she assured them that you had surrendered and wished to make amends for your past actions.

Slowly, cautiously, they approached you, their eyes never leaving your form as they spoke among themselves in hushed tones. Finally, one of the healers stepped forward, holding out a glowing hand toward you. "Let us help you,"