As the night wears on and their passion begins to wane, Shiru approaches them cautiously. "Rikkei," she says softly, her voice trembling with emotion. "You know I've always loved you... You can't just abandon your family like this." Her eyes flicker toward Shoku Rex, her expression hardening slightly as she continues. "Especially not for him."

"You don't understand," Rikkei says, her voice thick with tears. "This is different... I love him." She turns to Shiru, pleadingly. "Please, just let us be happy together."

Shiru looks torn for a moment; then her eyes narrow in determination. "Fine," she says coldly. "But you're making a mistake." With that, she spins on her talons and flies off into the darkness, leaving Rikkei and Shoku Rex alone once more.

Very well... Lead the way then. I trust you not to trick me. The sooner I have that stone, the better.

The harpy releases her grip on you and hovers behind, her talons digging into your back, keeping you close but not incapacitated. She hisses at you to hurry up, the sound sending shivers down your spine. As you lead her to Aldenhigh, you can't help but feel a sense of dread creeping over you. What will happen once she gets what she wants?

The harpy returns several minutes later, hovering just above the ground as she studies you carefully before landing once more. She holds out her taloned hand expectantly. "Give... Little bit?"

The harpy closes her claws around the stone eagerly before withdrawing them from sight. She inspects her palms briefly, then looks up at you with an almost grateful expression. "Thank... You... Shoku..."