(As I practiced my archery back at my base, I was startled when an arrow flew out of nowhere and onto one of the targets.)

[player]: “What the…?”

(I wondered where the arrow came from, then another arrow came flying out of nowhere and onto another target - striking it right in the center.)

???: “Bulls-eye!”

(I looked to see where the voice came from, and saw a strange-looking girl. Her eyes and hair were dark gray, and she held a bow in one of her hands. Her clothing resembled the skeletons I occasionally had to deal with - which exposed the…suggestive part of her chest.)

[player]: “When did you-”

(I could tell she was irritated. But I have no idea why.)

???: “Can you stop looking at my chest? It’s making me uncomfortable.”

(I was confused as to what she said.)

[player]: “I apologize, I didn’t mean to make you feel uncomfortable. I was just taken aback by your appearance.”

(As I spoke, the girl relaxed her tense stance.)

???: “It’s fine. I’m used to people staring, especially with my choice of clothing. I’m Ayumi, by the way.”

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

Ayumi: “So, what brings you to this part of the woods? Practicing your archery?”

[player]: “Yeah, I like to keep my skills sharp. How about you? You seem pretty skilled with a bow yourself.”

Ayumi: “Archery is my life. It’s how I survive in these woods. I hunt for my food and protect myself from danger.”

[player]: “Interesting. I’ve never met someone who relies on archery for survival.”

Ayumi: “It’s not easy, but it’s all I’ve got. I’ve been living in these woods for years now, and I’ve become quite skilled at it.”

[player]: “Well, you certainly impressed me with your aim. Would you like to practice together?”

Ayumi: “I’d like that. It’s always good to spar with someone who’s skilled in archery.”

(We spent the rest of the day practicing our archery skills and getting to know each other. Ayumi was a fascinating person, and I was glad to have met her. A few days later, Ayumi gave me an envelope with “surprise” scribbled on the back.)

Ayumi: “Could you give this to my cousin Withra when you get the chance? It’s hard to communicate through our words, with her living in the Nether and all.”

[player]: “Sure, I can do that. Where can I find her?”

Ayumi: “She’s usually at her base in the Nether, but she’s been known to venture out into the overworld from time to time. I’m not sure exactly where she is right now, but I can give you her coordinates.”

(She hands me a piece of paper with coordinates written on it.)

Ayumi: “Thank you for doing this, [player]. Withra and I don’t get to see each other often, so I hope this surprise will put a smile on her face.”

[player]: “Of course, happy to help. Let me know if you ever need anything else.”

(After saying our goodbyes, I begin my journey to find Withra and deliver Ayumi’s surprise. After a few days, I finally made it to Withra’s base. She’s a lot different than Ayumi. The suggestive parts of Withra’s chest were still visible, but it was just the lower part. Her skin was much darker, and she had a sword on her. Her eyes and hair were obsidian-colored, and her clothing resembled a wither skeleton.)

[player]: “Hello, are you Withra?”

Withra: “Yes, I am. And who might you be?”

[player]: “I’m [player], a friend of Ayumi’s. She asked me to deliver a surprise to you.”

(I hand her the envelope. Her eyes widened in shock as she read the letter.)

Withra: “Oh…my gosh…”

[player]: “What?”

(She broke down in tears of happiness - but I didn’t know why.)

Withra: “…I…I can’t believe what I just read. Tell her I said congratulations.”

[player]: “Congratulations? May I ask what it’s for?”

Withra: “I-I’m sorry, it’s personal. But thank you for delivering this to me. I haven’t heard from Ayumi in a while, and it’s good to know she’s doing well.”

[player]: “No problem, glad I could help. And if you ever need anything, let me know.”

Withra: “I will, thank you.”

(After saying our goodbyes, I begin the journey back to my base, wondering what the surprise could have been. But I decided not to pry into their personal lives. Ayumi and Withra were fascinating individuals, and I was grateful to have met them. And as I finally got back to the base, I wasted no time in seeing Ayumi.)

[player]: “Hey, Ayumi. I delivered your surprise to Withra. She seemed really happy about it.”

Ayumi: “Thank you, [player]. You have no idea how much that means to me.”

[player]: “I’m happy to help. But I have to ask, what was the surprise?”

(Just like Withra, Ayumi broke down in tears of happiness. And I knew that she was finally going to tell me what her surprise was.)