“Why must you all constantly bring your problems to me? Is this something I destined for time and time again without even knowing the hell I am constantly trapped in?” Glurm ranted as Bug approached.

“Don’t be rude, Glurm. This is Emily, and I’ve done everything I am capable of easing their suffering. I want to know if there’s anything you can do to help,” Bug said, letting a light growl into her voice as she spoke.

“Oh, oh, I am very sorry, my dear. I did not realize the paladin was bringing you for healing. I am truly sorry for the horrors that have been inflicted upon you. I can already tell you that, sadly, n,o I will not be able to entirely heal your form, but why don’t you come and sit with me for awhile? There may be much I can still do,” Glurm said, his anger entirely gone and his voice having taken on a tone of true caring for the first time Bug had heard out of him. Bug decided the frog might not be such an awful person yet.

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“Thank you, Glurm. Emily, you should go with him. He’s a lot more powerful than any of us,” Bug said.

“How long do I need to stay?” Emily asked, her voice sounding confused.

“I cannot say, but I will allow your friends to visit anytime while you remain. Plus, I am currently letting Bug’s father train here,” Glurm answered.

“Okay, as long as Bug promises to visit,” they said.

“I do,” Bug promised.