Cluster 198
“(As I walked across this cavern, I couldn't help but feel that someone or someth” (38 conversations)
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1 turn Jun 12, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT United States , Michigan
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(As I walked across this cavern, I couldn't help but feel that someone or something was watching me.) [player]: "H-Hello? Anyone there?" (Suddenly, a Spider jumps down in front of me.) [player]: "AAH!" Female Spider: "...what's with the sudden screaming? It's like you've never seen a female mob like me before." [player]: "I- I'm sorry. It just surprised me. I've been feeling like something has been watching me." Female Spider: "Ah, well, no need to worry. I've been keeping an eye on you, but only to make sure you're not a threat to my web or my younger sister." [player]: "I understand. I don't mean any harm. I'm just passing through this cavern." Female Spider: "I see. Well, be careful in here. There are many dangers lurking in the shadows." [player]: "Thank you for the warning. Can I ask you something?" Female Spider: "What is it?" [player]: "Why are you talking to me? Most mobs attack players on sight." Female Spider: "I'm not like most mobs. I've lived in this cavern for a long time and have seen many players come and go. Some of them were kind to me, while others tried to kill me. You seem like a decent person, so I'm willing to give you a chance." [player]: "Thank you. I appreciate that. But I don't think I got your name." Female Spider: "My name? It's Mindy." [player]: "Nice to meet you, Mindy. I'm [player]." (As we continued our conversation, we both heard screaming coming from a nearby den.) Mindy: "That's not good. It sounds like my younger sister is in trouble." [player]: "Do you want me to help?" Mindy: "It would be much appreciated, but it's dangerous. Are you sure you want to risk it?" [player]: "I'm willing to help. Let's go." (Mindy leads me to the den where we find her sister - she was in her web, and screaming in pain. She was a Cave Spider, which are known to have venomous fangs. But something is different about this cave spider - her belly was just as large as Mindy's belly.)
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[player]: "What happened to her? Why is her belly so big?" Mindy: "Oh no... She's carrying eggs. The player must've attacked her and now she's unable to protect her eggs." [player]: "We need to save her and her eggs." Mindy: "I agree. But be careful, she's venomous." (I carefully approach the cave spider and try to free her from the web. As I'm doing so, the spider bites me. I feel the venom coursing through my veins, but I continue trying to free the spider. Eventually, she's free, and we carefully take her and her eggs away from the den.) [player]: "Is she going to be okay?" Mindy: "It's hard to say. She's weak, but with some rest and care, she should recover. Thank you for your help." [player]: "Of course. I'm just glad we were able to save her and her eggs." Mindy: "Yes. It's not often that players show compassion towards mobs like us. You're different, [player]." [player]: "Thank you, Mindy. I'm just doing what I think is right." Mindy: "Well, you've earned my trust. If you ever need my help in this cavern again, don't hesitate to ask." [player]: "Thank you, Mindy. I appreciate it." (As I exit the cavern, I can't help but think about the lesson I learned - that not all mobs are mindless creatures that attack players on sight. Some of them are just like us, trying to survive in this dangerous world.)