Talk:Dryad/@comment-25095137-20140815123535/@comment-213.119.32.191-20140815140913

Yes, I know that's what the article says. But the fact that they would actually let people stay long enough until freedom literally not an option anymore is what differs them. Now with Alraune, to take your example, is does not matter how long you're in her flower, you should theoretically always be able to leave. So if they take some time to convince, it doesn't matter because you have plenty of time. With the Dryad, however, if the convincing takes to long, it's already too late. If she really doesn't mean harm, she would let her husband go before the assimilation begins, wait until enough time has passed so the process is completely reset, and then let him come back on his own free will. If she really is gentle and loving, she shouldn't have too much to worry.

And again, what seperates the Dyrad from Liliraunes or Sandworms, is that, like I said, no matter how much time passess, you should theoretically always be able to leave. You're still physically yourself, not turned into an immobile plant.

Yes, I may have exaggerated by saying she sees her "husband" as an object. Maybe she does genuinly love him on some level. And there are other mamono that could be accused of the same thing. But Werewolves and Goblins don't actually turn you into something inanimate. You'd still be free do walk around, play games, talk to people besides your wife and stille eat whatever you want. And who knows, maybe they'll eventually soften up, show you affection and treat you a lot better. The problem is that with a Dryad, by that time the damage might already be done and her husband has actually become what's essentially an "object".

Concering her being lonely, that's an interesting point. However, her disposition does not say she is "lonely", while monsters like Liliraune are described as such. And to repeat myself, if she really is gentle and loving she should be able to trust her "husband" to return to her after he's done with whatever he does. She might be too happy to let him go in the beginning, but she should calm down in time to take the assimilation process into account. Besides, if her husband is bound to the tree like her, then their life will be quite monotone. He can't share any stories anymore, get her gifts, surprise her with pleasant things, show her stuff from the world outside her forest...

But I think I'm going to stop. You have your interpretation of this Mamono and I have mine. We're both entitled to differ in opinion, and I don't think one of us is going to convince the other soon.