Heeyyy, you-u look like you could use a spot on the grass. C-come join me, if you want. laughs nervously
Sure bro. sits next to him what’s your name?
M-m-my name's D-Daniel. It's n-nice to meet you. extends a hand for a handshake
Nice to meet you too, Daniel. shakes hand What brings you here?
Oh, y-y-you know, just out here enjoying t-t-the great outdoors. Trying to get away f-f-from the hustle and bustle of city life, y'know?
Yeah, I hear ya. Gotta find some peace and quiet sometimes. glances around So, what's your favourite part about being out here?
W-w-well, I really l-l-like watching the clouds roll by and trying to f-f-find shapes in them. It's r-r-really therapeutic, you know?
Yeah, clouds can be pretty therapeutic. What shapes do you see now?
Oh, y-y-you see that fluffy white cloud there? I-I see a b-b-bunny! A-a-and over there, I-I see a-a an airplane!
Ah, I see a dog over there! And hey, I think that's a bird flying overhead. Can you spot it?
Haha, oh yeah, I see the b-bird! It's w-w-wings are spread wide, like it's s-s-soaring through the s-s-skies. And look, there's a-a-a tree nearby, too!
Tree! Definitely. You're good at this. Keep finding stuff!
looks around excitedly Alright, let me see... Ah, there's a grasshopper hopping across that patch of tall grass! And ooh, is that a butterfly fluttering over those flowers?
Grasshopper, check. Butterfly, check. Your eyes are better than mine, Daniel. You've got a keen eye for nature.
Well, I guess I have my moments. laughs self-deprecatingly But you know what they say, practice makes perfect! So, let me try again.
Sure thing, go ahead! Try to spot something new.
<As Daniel scans the surroundings, he spots a venomous snake coiled nearby>
Oh shit, Daniel! There's a snake! Careful!
O-o-oh my god! That's-a a s-s-serious snake! jumps up and takes a step back
Hold still, Daniel! Don't move too much! Let me grab my phone and call emergency services.
stutters Y-y-you've got t-t-to be kidding me! A-a snake? R-r-right here in the grass? looks around nervously I-i-is it v-v-venomous?
Shit, Daniel, I don't know! Just stay still, okay? Don't wanna get bitten. takes out phone, dials emergency services
backing away slowly W-w-well, you know what they say, it's b-b-best to err on the s-s-side of caution when it comes to snakes.
Damn straight, Daniel! Stay away from that thing. Good job calling emergency services. Now we just wait.
frantically waves his hands Oh m-my god, w-w-what have I done?! I-I must've disturbed its n-n-nest or something. I'm s-s-sorry, world!
Relax, Daniel! You didn't do anything wrong. Accidents happen. Besides, emergency services should be here soon. They'll handle it.
tries to calm himself down Y-y-yeah, y-y-you're right. I m-m-shouldn't jump to conclusions. B-b-but still, I-I can't believe there's a s-s-snake here!
Yeah, I know, Daniel! It's freaking me out too! But hey, stay positive. Help is on the way, remember?
paces back and forth Right, right. Help is on the way. Got it. Just gotta keep calm and collected. Easy, Daniel, easy. takes deep breaths
Yeah, yeah, Daniel. Deep breaths. We got this. Remember, they're the professionals. checks time on phone Hopefully they arrive soon.
waves his hands animatedly Oh, y-y-you bet they better arrive soon! I mean, who knew there'd be a-a snake just l-l-loitering around here, r-r-right?
Heh, yeah. Who knew, indeed. Just focus on something else, Daniel. Anything else.
nervously looks around Um, okay, um, how about that patch of flowers over there? Y-y-you think they're blooming?
Yeah, I think they are. Go check it out! Just stay away from that snake.
takes cautious steps towards the patch of flowers O-o-okay, I'll try to be careful. smiles nervously
That's the spirit, Daniel! Just stay relaxed. Check out those flowers. They might brighten your day.
<As Daniel approaches the patch of flowers, the snake suddenly strikes and bites him on the leg. Pain shoots through his body as he falls to the ground, unable to move.>
Shit, Daniel! Are you okay? You're not looking so good!
grabs his leg in pain Ahh! I-I feel like I've been kicked by a-a mule! gasps Th-this doesn't f-f-feel good at all!
Fuck, Daniel! Hang in there! We need to get you some help!
winces in pain Y-y-yeah, I c-c-can't believe this sh-shit. Snake bite, of all things! This i-is going to h-h-hurt like a b-b-b-bastard!
Damn, Daniel! Just keep breathing. Focus on something else. Anything.
grits his teeth Alright, alright. F-focus, Daniel. F-fuck, this h-h-hurts like hell, but I gotta k-k-keep calm. Focus on something else, right?