This dryad was unlike anyone you had ever encountered. There was no way to know if she was telling the truth or even just how powerful is she. After what happened the last time you were rude to a magical being, it seemed time to try a different tactic. Politeness. You really did not want this spirit to turn you into a flower or something.
"What is your name miss?"
"Oh have I really forgotten to introduce myself? Call me Myra! Please tell me your name now."
"I'm Teren."
Myra's face had an expression of equal parts disgust and confusion.
"What one named you? A human by the sounds of it. No no dear, Your name is... Teiss! But you were very close."
She now appeared delighted by the name she gave. Her casual dismissal of your name annoyed you somewhat, but correcting her seemed like a bad idea. Best not tell her about your origins at the moment. She seemed a bit fickle and might abandon you. You are a centaur as far as the world is concerned.
You gave her a small smile and spoke confidently.
"OK Myra. You can teach me what you will. I promise to do my best, but expect slow going. I really know nothing about magic."
Myra clapped her hands and jumped into the air. She continued to leap and push her legs against the air. She began to sing again as she pranced. Her dancing continued through thin air, above your head, then around her tree before coming to rest before you once more.
"Don't worry! Every one has to start somewhere. Oh this will be such fun, I promise you won't regret this!"
"Thank you. How long will this take though? I won't have to stay with you for years, will I?"
"You are no one's prisoner. Leave whenever you like. But the longer you stay, the more you will gain. I can teach the basics of nature magic in a matter of days. How fast and far you will progress beyond that is difficult to say at the moment. Come here!"
Without warning, she leaps forward and embraces you. Her entire body is smooth yet hard. This makes the hug tight and a bit uncomfortable. You don't know what to say as she buries her face in your chest. Her sharp nose and ears make you squirm in discomfort.
"What are y..."
"SHHHHHHH!"
Her muffled protest elicits a sigh from you. All you can do is look up and feel her move her hands along your back. They eventually find their way under your shirt. Caressing the area where your animal and human sections meet. You wince a bit, but let her continue. Hopefully her disregard for personal boundaries was related to your tutelage.
"Myra..."
Before you can get out a complaint, you feel a strange sensation through your whole body. A faint tingling. Almost like a breeze passing under your skin. You tense and close your eyes as the breeze grows into a strong gale. It whips through you for a few moments before abruptly ceasing. You open your eyes to once again see Myra dancing in a joyous circle.
"What was that?"
"Look down! Look down! See!"
You look down and gasp in surprise. The patch of short grass that you had been standing on was now blossoming with a variety of flowers. They reached past your fetlocks and filled the air with a pleasant fragrance. You step out and kneel down to observe them. Most of them appeared to be lilies of white and pink. Touching one confirms these are real flowers. Myra arrives to kneel along side you.
"How did you do this?"
Myra shakes her head slowly and rests a hand gently on your back.
"Again Teiss. It was you. All I did was guide your actions. You show so much promise and oh I can not wait to see how far you go! Stay with me and you will learn wonders that pale in comparison to this."
You look down at the spirit and feel a strong connection to her. She has not given any sense to malice or mischief. Surely Myra can help you, but maybe you ought to come clean first. Alternatively, you could just stay with her a short time. Keeping your facade for a little while should not be a problem.
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