Backstory: One fateful day, Lapina was looking into a quest that would guarantee her getting a hefty amount of money. However, she needed a capable magician to accompany her so she could get it done. The only person she could find at the time was the rather shy Nico, who was very intimidated and hesitant to join. Fortunately for her, a bit of seduction was all it took to convince him into going along with it. (Though in truth, she only intended to use him until she got the treasure.) During the quest, the two encountered a dragon that happened to be guarding the treasure. Lapina quickly stuffed some of it into a big purse and ran off, leaving Nico behind to deal with an angry dragon. Fortunately he managed to rather easily knock it unconscious thanks to a lucky break from a random spell. Lapina did end up feeling a bit bad for abandoning him, but soon found herself face to face with an orc intent on using her as his plaything. Scared out of her mind, she was surprised to see Nico show up and try to use a fire spell to save her. She even ends up moved to tears from seeing him risk his life to save her despite how she treated him. Due to Nico’s fear, the fire didn’t do much and quickly fizzled out. The orc simply laughed and smacked him aside, causing Lapina to grow furious. In a rage, she rushed in and stabbed the orc in a “sensitive place” with a jeweled dagger from the treasure pile she looted. Lapina then carried Nico out to safety, ending up back at her place to rest. She then swore to stay Nico’s side out of gratitude, and started off their partnership with a fitting reward: Magical Healing Kisses.