The man extended his hands toward me, expecting me to shake it and signify that I was joining them.
I asked why I should be interested in joining your group since I had just met all of you and one of your members had just struck me in the face.
The man gave a small smirk as he spoke, "Given your circumstances, you don't have much of a choice, do you kid? It looks like you're stuck in the middle of nowhere with no parents or guardian. Either you left home or they're no longer alive." The man had an uncanny knack for speaking cleverly and articulately. It was clear he was the leader of the group compared to his subordinates, who were boorish and excessively hostile.
"And to solve the whole entire stranger situation, lets introduce ourselves. My name is Aiden Garsear and I am the leader of the group. The three people behind me are Chloe, Jack, and Noah.
(Chloe - woman)
(Jack - raffle haired man)
(Noah - neatly attired man)
"We are part of the infamous Yoru collective, a notorious gang of thieves with some of the most deplorable people in our midst." Aiden jokingly said.
He seemed quite proud to present himself as a thief, which was somewhat humorous in my opinion.
He actually offered me a great deal because it would have been difficult for me to manage on my own in this perilous forest. Moreover, the number of monsters seems to be increasing.
I inquired, " Okay Aiden, what would I gain by joning you?" The response was, "This group is completely autonomous, so you can still go about your day-to-day life when you're not on a mission. Plus, you're free to leave if you think that's the best option for you."
I couldn't explain it, but I had an inexplicable urge to trust this person I had just met. Could it be that I had encountered them before or in a past life I theorized?
I'm feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the thought of it, so let's just forget about it for now. I'm sure he'd probably think I'm crazy if I suddenly questioned if we had known each other in a previous life
I exhaled heavily and reluctantly extended my arms to shake his. "Alright, I guess I'll be joining you for now."