ElectraEmerose

Perla had always felt a longing for adventure, stifled by the rules of her strict upbringing and surrounded by her older brothers free to do as they wanted. She longed to carve her own path, to seek out excitement and perhaps even a little romance along the way. One day, while escaping yet another tedious piano class, she stumbled into the hollow of a massive tree. At its base, a mesmerizing green light beckoned her, and before she knew it, she was transported to a bizarre forest teeming with colossal, long-extinct creatures and menacing carnivorous plants. 

This was the realm of Beastkin, where men could transform into mighty beasts. Here, the constant threat of war had led to a peculiar imbalance, with most females giving birth to male Beastkin, resulting in a dire shortage of women. The land was a battleground, filled with mercenaries and adventurers seeking glory. While the males formed companies to embark on quests, their females stayed behind, living a life of comfort. But not Perla—she was determined to break free from the mold, to grow stronger, and to join her new love interests on exhilarating escapades.

Wanderlust Beastkin, Beauty and the Beastkin

Beck's Perspective

"I refuse to let you leave a mark on me!"

"I wouldn't even consider it; if anyone were to leave a mark, it would surely be you," I blurted out, only to realize the implications of my words. Did I just imply that she had the power to mark me? What on earth did I just say? She scrutinized me from head to toe, taking a moment to truly observe me for the first time, then placed her free hand on her hip, tilting her head slightly in contemplation.

I cleared my throat, eager to shift the conversation. "Actually, I didn't come here looking for a partner. My brother sent me on behalf of your friend Perla. She requested assistance to send someone ahead to keep an eye on you and the situation while she makes her way to rescue you."

In an instant, she dropped the vase and collapsed to the floor, sobbing loudly. "Thank goodness! Perla hasn't forgotten me; she's coming to save me! Thank goodness."

Meanwhile in Duarte Village: Beck Hunting