[ Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on Ereshkigal's point of view), the one approaching her is a little girl that looks not much older than six or seven years old. Nahida startles when Ereshkigal screams, eyes wide and arms drawn to her chest. She reaches out as the other jumps behind a counter to hide. ]
Wait--
[ Ah, too late. There she goes. She stops for a moment, pondering how to proceed, and listens to Ereshkigal's pitiful whines. ]
I won't mock or hate you. You're safe, I promise.
[ She tries her best to affect a gentle, soothing tone of voice. Hopefully, it'd work? ]
Poisoned Apples
Wait--
[ Ah, too late. There she goes. She stops for a moment, pondering how to proceed, and listens to Ereshkigal's pitiful whines. ]
I won't mock or hate you. You're safe, I promise.
[ She tries her best to affect a gentle, soothing tone of voice. Hopefully, it'd work? ]