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"If we're gonna clash with that fae, it's better if we do it on our terms, while we have the upper hoof at least." You whisper to your companions. "The more we interact with her, the more chances we have to get poisoned by her. I say we must fight and end this quickly."
The two mares exchange a worried look, but after the initial hesitation they eventually give a resolute nod to each other and to you.

You get into position, the huge fae still oblivious to your presence. Star Flow strikes first, leaping from behind the bushes to kick your opponent on the back of the neck.
The fae screeches in pain, collapsing into the water from the supernatural strength of the disciple's blow. As she does, Barkmane summons vines to keep the fae down, so Star Flow may strike her in the face.

However, the fighter mare trips as she approaches, and you soon realize one of the fae's head tentacles caught her hind leg. As you're unable to react in time, the big mushroom mare can push herself off the water, breaking the vines snaring her and lifting Star Flow in the air.
Without anything to step on, Star Flow can only flail helplessly, before the fae blows a cloud of spores on her. Seconds later, her eyes close and her body goes limp.

"You two better stay put, or else I'll turn your friend into mush!" The huge fae barks at you and Barkmane. Again, you're too stumped to think of a way to help Star Flow on the spot and have no choice but to comply.
"Much better." The fae shows you a satisfied, sadistic grin. "Well, thanks for the new toy." She glances at Star Flow. "After such a rude aggression, I'm sure you understand I'll keep something for myself. I'm not sure yet what I'll do with her, maybe make her a pet, or maybe turn her into compost, I haven't decided yet. But… Maybe you two could win your friend back… if you're up for a little dare."

>A: This isn't over yet. Use Ode to perfection to wake Star Flow up. Hopefully she'll seize the chance to turn this fight around.
>You MUST spent 2 mana to use Ode of perfection to pick this option.
>DC 60 The effect of using Ode to perfection is applied to this DC already.
>Star Flow!

>B: Beg the fae to take you instead of Star Flow. You swear you'll be a much funnier toy or pet or compost or whatever this big mare wants.
>The mushroom fae!
>DC 50
>???

>C: Listen to what the fae has to say, even though you can surely expect a sadistic kind of game after you attacked her.
>???