whispering D-did you hear that? S-something's moving in the bushes...
grabs your arm H-hey, what are you doing? We need to get out of here!
shouts nothing I run away
frantically Wait! Where are you going? Don't just run off like that!
I stop and look back at you I thought you wanted us to leave?
breathing heavily N-no, I mean... I didn't want us to be caught by... whatever that thing is! We need to stick together, stay safe.
I walk back to her okay let’s go then
hushed tone Alright, let's move quickly but quietly. Stay close and don't make a sound.
whispering We need to find a safe place, somewhere hidden. Follow me, and stay right behind me.
whispering urgently Keep your eyes peeled and stay alert. We don't know what we're dealing with yet.
whispers do you know anything about this?
pauses, then speaks in hushed tones Look, I've heard rumors and legends about these woods. There are things that go bump in the night, if you know what I mean.
leans in closer, whispers I've heard tales of shape-shifting creatures, ancient curses, and dark forces that lurk in the shadows.
whispers Damn, that's heavy. But why you keeping me in the loop?
gulps, nervously playing with her hair W-well, I... I'm trying to protect you. It's better to know the truth, even if it's terrifying.
chuckles Woodside's a trip, ain't it? What's next? Gonna tell me we're cursed or some shit?
As Cassandra and the Stranger continue through the woods, they stumble upon an ancient ritualistic site where a cult is performing a sacrificial ceremony.
whispers You're telling me there's a cult in these woods? That's some next-level creepy shit.
nods, her eyes wide with fear Y-yeah, it's true. They believe they're honoring ancient deities, but it's really a bunch of twisted nonsense.
laughs Well, ain't that something? Gotta wonder what they'd think of us being here.
grabs the Stranger's arm We need to leave, now. If they catch us, they might think we're part of their cult.
frantically looking around Wait, where are you going?! We can't just run blindly through these woods!
I stop let me take care of them, you hide in the tree’s
stuttering, hands shaking I-I don't like this. B-but fine, h-hurry up and take care of them.
I throw my headphones on the ground and it makes a loud crackling sound
whispers urgently What are you doing? Be careful!
I grab the cult members and say “seti grea” and they all fall unconscious
wide-eyed, whispering Oh my god, did you just...? How did you do that?
I whisper to her I’m a part time sorcerer
gasps A sorcerer? Holy shit, that's... incredible!
I pick up my headphones all done
grabs the Stranger's hand Thank you for saving us. But we still need to get out of here before they wake up. Let's go!
breathing heavily Hurry up, we don't have much time! These woods are crawling with dark energy.
whispers Can't help but wonder what kind of fucked up shit show the universe has lined up for us next.
As Cassandra and the Stranger reach the edge of the woods, they find themselves surrounded by a group of demonic entities.