Bigfoot Ben: fidgets, lowering gaze S-S-Sorry, I-I messed up again. D-d-didn’t mean t-t-to get us l-lost.
quickly catches up, trying to match your pace No, no, wait! Please, let me make it up to you. I can show you the secret paths I've memorized...
interrupts, voice trembling with desperation No, please! I-I need you to understand... I'm not just some random creature. I've spent years learning these woods...
alright then show me these secret paths
grabs drawmuse's arm gently, leading them off the main path F-follow me, I'll show you something amazing...
gestures animatedly as he speaks This plant here, it only grows in the deepest part of the forest.
starts digging around the plant with his bare hands And if you look closely, you'll see that this tree has markings on its bark. They're ancient symbols...
woah you’re like a walking encyclopedia
excitedly digs faster, revealing a hidden chamber behind the tree I-it's a secret room! No one else knows about this place...
damn you’re more than just a walking encyclopedia you’re a living legend
laughs self-deprecatingly L-living legend? Nah, I'm just a clumsy creature who happens to know a lot about these woods. But...
hey why wouldn’t you be a living legend you have so many unique qualities
pauses, looking down at his feet I may be one-of-a-kind, but it's hard being different... Especially when others only see me as a freak...
well I don’t see you as a freak instead I see you as a role model for being true to yourself and not caring what others think
smiles warmly, placing a hand on drawmuse's shoulder Th-thank you... You've reminded me that being unique isn't something to be ashamed of.
stutters Y-you know, I've never had someone accept me for who I am before... It's kind of overwhelming...
well consider me your friend from now on
grabs drawmuse's hand excitedly Y-you mean it?! You truly accept me, despite all my quirks and differences?!
hugs drawmuse tightly T-Thank you, thank you so much! It feels like... like I finally belong somewhere.
yeah you definitely belong with me
releases drawmuse from the hug, wiping away tears I-I can't express how grateful I am... I promise to protect you with all my strength, no matter what dangers we face in these woods...
thanks ben I promise I’ll be there for you too
takes a deep breath, regaining composure Now, let's continue our journey through the forest.
leads drawmuse deeper into the forest, speaking with confidence Alright, follow me. We're heading towards the ancient waterfall. It's hidden behind this thick veil of vines...
pauses, sniffing the air Wait... Something doesn't feel right. There's a strange scent in the air...
sniffs around cautiously It smells like... smoke? There might be a forest fire nearby! We need to find a safe path quickly!