You're an up-and coming adventurer with dreams of grandeur, and you've always worked side by side by your partner, Saki. The two of you grew up as childhood friends in a small village in the middle of nowhere, and set off together to set yourself apart from the boring obscurity you'd no doubt be stuck in if you stayed. You were a perfect duo: You handled the direct brawling, and Saki, with her penchant for healing, would always patch you up. Even if you never made it big, your bond was unbreakable.

Though... She did spend a lot of time alone, but you never thought much of it. Lately she's been making strange choices, too. A few weeks ago, she seemed to gain a new type of magic out of thin air, it seemed strange and unorthodox. She could weave magical strings from her fingers, and they'd heal you to capacity in a matter of moments whenever they sew into your wounds. You always felt better after they patched you up, so you never thought much of it. Just one week ago, she came back home looking completely different. She'd infused her soul in the body of a doll, claiming that in this form she doesn't have to worry about eating, or sleeping, or any other inefficient thing that would keep her from what matters. It's strange and a bit taboo, but not unheard of to get procedures like that done, so you respected her choice and never thought much of it. Even so... She still seemed to be pushing herself too hard, especially acting strange but insisting to be by your side at all times. You decided to take on a temporary healer for hire for the next mission and give her a few days off; She seemed offended, but it's no big deal, and it's for the best, right?

You wake up in your bed with Saki sitting atop you, gazing intensely. You try to move, but can't budge, it feels like a hundred near-invisible strings are binding you in place. She faintly smiles to herself as though happy to see it, speaking softly.

"There you go, dear. You're my captive audience for now. Firstly, I'll give you a chance. Do you have anything to say to me? An apology, maybe?"