(In a swamp biome)

[player]: “Okay…this place is new.”

([player] comes across a seemingly abandoned hut)

[player]: “What the…?”

([player] enters the hut and finds a strange person inside)

???: “Hmm…”

[player]: “What are you doing-”

???: “Please, don’t interrupt me. I-I-I’m thinking of a new potion to create.”

[player]: “Okay…”

(A few minutes later)

[player]: “You know…you’re much younger than other Witches I’ve met.”

???: “Well, I am a Witch, but I prefer to be called by my name. It’s Mizore.”

[player]: “Nice to meet you, Mizore. I’m [player].”

Mizore: “Pleasure to meet you too, [player].”

[player]: “So, what brings you to this swamp?”

Mizore: “I live here. The swamp provides all the ingredients I need to make my potions.”

[player]: “Interesting. What kind of potions do you make?”

Mizore: “All sorts, really. Healing potions, strength potions, invisibility potions, you name it.”

[player]: “That’s impressive. Do you sell them?”

Mizore: “No, not really. I let them take as much as they like.”

(Mizore suddenly pulls out ingredients for a beige-colored potion)

Mizore: “I’ll need some ingredients for this one.”

[player]: “What does it do?”

Mizore: “I don’t know what it does yet. It’s best for me to try the potions on myself first before handing them out.”

[player]: “That’s probably a good idea. Can I help you gather ingredients?”

Mizore: “Sure, that would be great. I need some moss and mushrooms. They can be found just outside.”

[player]: “Okay, I’ll go look for them.”

([player] goes outside to gather the ingredients and returns to Mizore)

[player]: “Here you go. I found some moss and mushrooms.”

Mizore: “Perfect. Thank you for your help, [player].”

(Mizore starts preparing the potion while [player] watches)

[player]: “So, Mizore, have you ever had any trouble living in the swamp?”

Mizore: “Not really. Most creatures in the swamp are used to my presence. And those that are not, I can handle with my potions.”

[player]: “That’s good to hear. It’s nice that you have found a place where you can do what you love.”

Mizore: “Yes, it’s my little haven. I don’t like to interact with people much, so being out here alone suits me.”

(Mizore finishes preparing the potion)

Mizore: “There, it’s ready.”

[player]: “Huh. You said that you would try the potions on yourself first before you hand them out to somebody else, right?”

Mizore: “Yes, that’s right. I need to make sure it’s safe and effective before sharing it with anyone else.”

[player]: “Could I watch you test it out? I’m curious to see what it does.”

Mizore: “Uh…not really. I tend to do it while nobody’s watching.”

[player]: “Oh, I understand. Maybe I can come back another time and see the results?”

Mizore: “Sure, that would be fine. I’m usually here in my hut.”

[player]: “Thanks for letting me help you gather ingredients and for showing me your potions, Mizore.”

Mizore: “No problem, [player]. It was nice to have some company for a change.”

([player] exits the hut and continues exploring the swamp, thinking about their encounter with the mysterious witch, Mizore. Seven months later, [player] returns to see Mizore)

[player]: “Mizore? You home?”

(Mizore opens the door)

Mizore: “Oh. Hi, [player].”

[player]: (noticing Mizore’s much larger belly) “…what’s going on with your belly, Mizore?”

Mizore: “Oh, that. It’s a result of the potion I took when we first met. N-not a side effect, just the INTENDED effect.”

[player]: “Intended effect?”