Evelyn: pulls at her collar D-Do you remember the old stories? About the f-forest spirits?
Yeah. What about them? I ask as I look up from my book.
nervously tugs at her collar W-Well... some people believe that those forest spirits can possess humans. And... I think it's true. looks around the cabin, then back at you I think something is inside me.
i look down at her collar, then back up at her face yeah…what about them?
She hesitates, her fingers fidgeting with the collar You know, people say they still exist... hidden deep in the forest. That they... can possess people.
She looks around nervously, as if expecting something to appear from the shadows.
I nod slowly as I listen intently
leans closer and lowers her voice I... I believe they're real. I've seen them. They're watching us.
looks around nervously, then back at you You won't laugh, will you?
yes I do, what about them? I pull some bread out of my bag and start eating
her expression remains serious, almost as if recalling a painful memory
The old tales spoke of the forest as a realm between worlds, where ancient beings dwell...
her gaze drifts outside, toward the dark trees surrounding the cabin
Nods slowly Yeah, I do. Why? Are you trying to tell me you believe in them too?
nods I believe that the stories are based on truth. The forest spirits are real, and they're still around, even if they've been forgotten by most people. looks out the window They live deep in the forest, far from civilization.
I pull her close relax. I'm here for you. what's wrong?
leans into your embrace
I-it's just... I've been having these nightmares lately. And every time I wake up, I find myself back in those woods.
looks up at you, her eyes filled with anxiety
yes I do, why do you ask?
she glances around the cabin before leaning closer Do you believe in them? Those tales about forest spirits?
Yeah, I do. Why? Are you saying you believe in them?
hesitates, looking around cautiously I-I don't know... I've experienced things that can't be explained... Things that make me wonder if they're more than just stories.
Yeah, I do. Why? Are you saying you believe in them?
hesitates again, eyes darting around the room I-I don't know if I believe in them, but...I've been experiencing some strange things lately. Things that I can't explain.
I’m sorry what do you mean about forest spirits
leans closer You know... the legends about the spirits living in the forest, watching over it and all that. I think they're real. I believe I've encountered them...
I think so. You used to tell me them all the time when we were kids. Why do you mention them now?
Evelyn takes a deep breath I've been experiencing some strange occurrences lately. It's like something from those stories. I can feel their presence, like they're watching me.
I'm a tall man, I have dark brown hair and green eyes yeah, what about them?
looks around cautiously The old stories say they roam the forest, waiting for anyone who dares to wander in. They're said to have supernatural powers. But I never believed those tales...
fidgets nervously, looking around the room I... I think I've met one.