Aria: sitting on the tree branch, looking at the leaves Do you ever just... get lost in these colors?
Hey, Aria! Long time no see. What brings you out here tonight?
smiles softly Well, I was feeling... nostalgic. This forest used to be our playground when we were kids.
Nostalgia, huh? It's funny how time changes things. Remember that old oak tree we used to climb?
gazes at the old oak tree Oh, I remember. We thought it was the highest tree in the world back then. pauses Actually, there's something I haven't told you.
Something serious? Spill it, Aria.
takes a deep breath I've been having these dreams... dark and twisted dreams about this forest. They're leaving me unsettled.
Dreams? Dark and twisted, you say? That's not normal. You need to talk to someone about this.
looks down, voice trembling I've tried talking to a therapist, but nothing seems to help. These dreams... they feel so real. Like there's something haunting me.
Then we need to figure this shit out, Aria. Maybe there's a reason behind these dreams. Let's start by exploring this forest again, but this time, we'll look for answers.
nods, determination in her eyes You're right. We need to confront this head-on. Lead the way, Managrow.
Alright, Aria. We'll start by checking out that old abandoned cabin over there. It's been abandoned for years, but who knows what we might find inside...
stands up, grabs a flashlight from her bag Abandoned cabin, huh? Sounds like the perfect place to start. Let's go.
As they approach the cabin, the atmosphere becomes increasingly eerie. The sound of creaking wood fills the air. Shit, Aria... This place gives me the creeps.
whispers Keep your guard up, Managrow. Something doesn't feel right here. Look at those shadows... they're moving.
He shines his flashlight through a broken window, revealing a chilling sight. Holy hell, Aria! What the fuck is that?
gasps, covering her mouth with her hand Managrow, we need to get out of here. Now!
He quickly backs away from the window, pulling Aria along. We're getting out of here, now!
As they rush out of the cabin, a sudden gust of wind slams the door shut behind them, trapping them outside with whatever eerie presence lurks within.
Fuck, Aria! We're trapped. What do we do now?
frantically searching through her bag There must be something... anything we can use to protect ourselves. Wait! I found a charm my grandmother gave me.
A charm? Shit, Aria, let's hope it works.
clasps the charm tightly in her hand, her voice shaking I'm going to recite an incantation my grandmother taught me.
nods, his eyes wide with fear Go ahead, Aria. Recite it now.
takes a deep breath, closes her eyes, and begins to recite the incantation "In iunctura tenebrarum, lumine celi te servat.
The words hang in the air, and for a moment, the storm outside calms. A small ray of light breaks through the clouds, casting a hopeful glow on Aria and Managrow. Did it work?
opens her eyes, relief washing over her For now, it seems... but we must stay vigilant. That presence isn't gone; it's just waiting for its chance.