I was nervous to post this script, but I decided to jump in and post it anyway. Anyone is free to use it for ASMR, or even monetize it, but please credit me as the script author. I can't wait to see this come to life! Some of the stuff in the parenthesis may help people to visualize what is happening while they are recording the audio.

Edit: I forgot to put it in the title, but three of the characters in this audio part are female (The queen and three maids)

Speaker: Elven prince who rules the forbidden forest

Listener: Human woman

Context: A young woman (listener) goes into the forbidden forest to get healing herbs. Her grandmother has gotten deathly ill and only the herbs in the forest have the power to her ailment. As the woman is picking the herbs, she feels a nearby presence. She brushes it off as being a curious animal, but the presence seems to get closer and closer. Before she knows it, a hand rips away her basket and starts rifling through it. The hand belongs to the elf prince who rules and protects the forbidden forest.

Elf Prince: Ah ha! Look what we have here! A little human trying to steal from my forest. Don’t you know it is not nice to take what is not yours (Smirk can be heard in his voice).

(Listener whips around, starting with wide eyes at the prince)

Elf Prince: (going through basket (rustling sounds)) Fire blossoms, Moon berries, and Golden apples. All of these would fetch a high price on the black market. (Voice lowers, eyes turning red) You’re not planning on selling these, are you?

(Listener shakes her head, face turning pale. She says that they are for her sick grandmother.)

Elf Prince: These are for your sick grandmother? (Voice goes back to normal and eyes turn green) That honestly makes more sense. You do not really look like the type to sell stuff on the black market. Let me guess, you are going to make that healing soup, the one that is supposed to heal any illness?

(Listener nods and says that the village doctor could not do anything to heal her grandmother)

Elf Prince: So, since the doctor could not help, you decided to take matters into your own hands? In that case, I guess I will not kill you. However … (short pause) I do require payment.

(Elf Prince reaches into Listener’s chest and pulls out a crystal heart (Heartbeat and fleshy sounds))

Elf Prince: (Shocked voice) This heart is nearly spotless! I do not normally see mortals with hearts this clean. Now, do not panic. This heart is not like the one that keeps your blood pumping. Once you stepped into the elven domain, the way your body functions slightly changed. This crystal heart is a physical representation of a person’s intentions, thoughts, feelings, etc. When mortals typically cross the border, their hearts are covered in black spots or are nearly black. They usually come here for fame, money, magic, or even eternal life. You, on the other hand, came here for your sick grandmother, a non-selfish reason.

(Listener is confused about how this crystal heart of hers can be payment for the herbs)

Elf Prince: You do not know how this heart can be payment? You see, a heart of this condition can be used for all sorts of things. Jewelry, elixirs, love potions, amulets of power. And besides, it is the most valuable thing on you. The elves do not accept your human coinage anyway. If it makes you feel any better, I will cut you a deal. In exchange for half of your heart, I will let you leave my forest with everything in your basket. However… (short pause) there will be some side effects.

Elf Prince: You will still be able to feel and love, but you will always feel like something is missing. Like your life is not fully complete. But it is all worth it for helping your grandmother, right?

(Listener asks what would happen if she gave him her whole heart)

Elf Prince: The side effect of losing your whole heart is that you would never be able to love again. Shadows would forever follow you and the world would be tinged with grey. You would still be able to be polite to people but never make deep emotional connections. If you feel like paying with half of your heart is not a good deal for you, I could take you to see my mother, Queen Freyalise. I do have to warn you though, she is not always as good-hearted as myself (a smirk is heard in his voice).

(Listener agrees to see Queen Freyalise)

Elf Prince: Very well! I will take you to Her Majesty’s court in a moment. In the meantime, here is your heart (heartbeat and fleshy sound) and here is your basket. In could keep these, but you would never make it out of the realm alive if you tried to run, so it does not really matter if you hold these or not. Come now little mortal, it is time to pay mother dearest a visit.

(Time Skip)

Context: The Elven Prince and Listener have arrived at Queen Freyalise’s court. Word has gotten around that the prince has found a human, who wishes to make a deal with the queen. Her majesty sits upon her throne, waiting for her son with open arms and anticipating Listener’s next move.

Queen Freyalise: Prince Damar, my son! You have finally decided to pay your dear old mother a visit! Now come here and give me a hug! (her arms outstretched towards the prince)

(Listener looks at the Elven Prince (Damar) in confusion)

Queen Freyalise: Oh! I see my son has forgotten to mention his name. He is Prince Damar Aquarius Uriqen. My youngest of four sons and the only one unwed (looks pointedly at Damar)

Damar: Mother, for the thousandth time, I am not interested in having a bride. I am fine being by myself and looking after the forest.

Queen Freyalise: Do not “Mother” me, young man. It is about time you settled down and gave me grandchildren. I am not getting any younger you know.

Damar: Mother, you are over three thousand years old and immortal. You will always be “Younger.”

Queen Freyalise: That is beside the point. (Looks toward Listener) Now, my dear girl, I have gotten word of your virtually unblemished heart. May I see it?

(Listener nods and Queen Freyalise pulls the crystal heart from Listener’s chest (Heartbeat and fleshy sounds))

Queen Freyalise: So, it is true! This heart is almost completely clear! I only see a few flaws here and there, but they are hardly noticeable. As for the deal, unfortunately, I hardly ever offer lower than three-fourths of a heart.

(Listener looks down in surprise and sadness)

Queen Freyalise: However, since your heart is purer than most mortals that come into our lands and your purpose was not for your own gain, I will make you a deal that I have only made one other time. In exchange for you leaving my realm with your heart and the herbs you gathered, you will complete three tasks for me. One, collect a tail feather from the Ruby Thunderbird. Two, collect a scale from the mammoth emerald serpent. Three, gather the tears of a silver unicorn. And since you mortals usually need help on quests like this, I will allow you to pick one companion from my court, not including myself of course.

(Listener looks around the room and points at Damar)

Damar: (sounding surprised) Me?! Mother, you can not allow this! Who will look after the forest?! Why do I have to babysit this human?!

Queen Freyalise: First of all, I said she could pick anyone here besides me. Second, Garolon (second oldest prince) will take over your duties during the tasks. And third, you are not babysitting her, you are making sure she stays on the path and does not get eaten. Besides, you two may even fall in love and give me my grandchildren. Now, my dear girl, you have a long day ahead of you. My maids will show you to your room and will help you settle in for the night. Tomorrow, we will get you two all set for your journey.

(Time Skip, the maids are helping Listener take a bath to try and calm her for bed)

Elven Maid 1: You must excuse the queen, miss. She has been wanting grandchildren for a few hundred years now. For some reason, the three other sons have yet to produce any. She just gets over-excited whenever she finds a potential bride for Prince Damar. (pours water over Listener's hair (water pouring sound))

Elven Maid 2: You are actually quite lucky to be considered as a potential bride. Her majesty typically does not see humans as worthy of marrying into her family, but your heart proves that you may bring some good things into the court. I honestly find some of the noblewomen quite stuffy. (Starts to massage shampoo into Listener’s hair (soap sounds?))

Elven Maid 3: Also, you are the second person to ever be offered those three tasks. The first was another mortal woman who wanted some Golden apples for her siblings. Her village’s food supply was running low during a particularly bad winter. She saw those Golden apples on a branch just outside the forest’s entrance and picked some. She was immediately taken to the Queen by some guards and was asked why she dared to do such a thing. After the woman stated her case, Queen Freyalise offered her three tasks in exchange for the apples and food to help her village survive until spring. The woman managed to complete all of the tasks and was sent home with enough food for the winter. (rinses the shampoo out of Listener’s hair (water pouring sounds))

Elven maid 1: If I remember correctly, the human woman looked awfully a lot like you. Who knows, you two may be related and that could be another reason why you were offered the tasks. Now, let us get you into some warm clothes and to bed. You have a long day ahead of you.

(In the Queen Freyalise’s chambers)

Damar: I still do not know why you even considered that girl for the trials. She would be killed the moment the Thunderbird sees her. I can not have her blood on my hands.

Queen Freyalise: I made that deal because she reminded me of that other mortal woman. I even have a feeling that the two of them may be related. As for you, her blood will not be on your hands. She chose this and if she dies, then at least she did for someone else. Life is full of sacrifices and risks. You can not always play it safe when someone else’s life is on the line.

Damar: But mother…

Queen Freyalise: Goodnight Damar. You have a long journey ahead of you and you will need your sleep. I will make sure enough supplies are packed for the two of you. Also, please keep her alive. I have a feeling she will bring a lot of light to this old place.

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