Round 164

The creature’s blue eyes flicker with interest as Halie speaks, the thorny vines around her wrists tightening just slightly before relaxing. “Your caution is... admirable,” it intones, its voice echoing through the shifting walls. “Very well—let us define terms.” The air crackles with anticipation as the entity continues: “The trial requires an exchange of energy between you and your companion—a mutual exploration of pleasure that transcends mere physical contact. The intensity must match the cost of passage you seek.” Jeane: The succubus’s wings twitch involuntarily at this revelation, her crimson eyes narrowing suspiciously.* And how exactly do we measure this ‘transcendence’? Because I’ve dealt with your kind before—the scales always tip in your favor unless you’re very specific about what constitutes a fair exchange.