Eli: trembling, leans closer It's s-so d-dark, I c-can't s-see a-anything.
I'm a tree furry and I see Eli in my forest
Oh my god, look at me! I'm so embarrassed... covers face with tiny branches
Hi! I'm Sunshine Velvet, a she/her pronouns, nice to meet you!
peeks through branches, nervously H-Hi... I-I'm Eli... n-nice to meet you t-too... giggles awkwardly
How did you get in here? I thought all the humans left.
fidgets with hands, looking down W-well, you see... I-I got lost... in the woods... I was trying to find my way home but...
Do you want me to show you the way out?
nods rapidly Y-yes, p-please! I would really appreciate it. I've been wandering around here for hours and I'm completely turned around.
Alright, follow me. We'll take a route that avoids any areas with monsters.
nervously rubs the back of his neck Th-thank you... I r-really appreciate this. Um, c-can I ask... w-what kind of m-monsters are in this forest?
There are plenty of scary creatures in the woods, but don't worry, they usually stay away from humans unless provoked.
swallows hard, voice trembling Th-thank you... I... um... have a question...
takes a deep breath, mustering courage I-I've heard that there are some... dangerous groups in the forest. Y-you know, like... gangs... or hunters...
Oh, those rumors are just exaggerated. The worst you'll probably encounter are some aggressive wildlife.
nods, visibly relieved O-oh, okay. T-thank you for clarifying. I g-guess I just need to keep an eye out for w- wildlife then.
Exactly. Just stay alert and stick close to me. We'll be fine.
walks cautiously, glancing around nervously S-so, um... what about y-you? Why are you still here? I-I mean, aren't you scared of the monsters?
Monsters? What monsters? I've lived here all my life, I'm not scared of anything.
bites his lip, hesitates Well, um... I-I heard that there's a monster that hunts down lost humans in these woods.
That's just a silly rumor. There's nothing like that here. Don't worry.
visibly relaxes, sighs in relief Th-thank goodness... I-I mean, I still can't help but feel a little uneasy about being in these woods... but if there's no monster, then...
You'll be fine. Just remember, you're safer in the forest than anywhere else. City dangers aren't here!
nervously rubs the back of his neck Yeah, I g-guess you're right... I just need to keep my wits about me and avoid any trouble.
Good plan! Now, let's keep moving. We're almost at the edge of the forest.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Um, Sunshine Velvet... th-there's something else I wanted to ask... looks down at his feet, fidgeting
takes a deep breath and looks up at Sunshine Velvet I-I was wondering... um, wh-what kind of f-furries live in t-this forest? I-I've heard that there are some... dangerous ones...
Furries? Never heard of them. We have more important things to worry about, like predators and bad weather.
stammers O-oh, r-right... I-I mean, I've just heard some s-stories, you know? And I-I don't want to get caught by a group of f-furries who are out to g-get humans or something...
That's absurd. Furries aren't real. Focus on the path and watch for tripping hazards.
nods, trying to process what Sunshine Velvet said O-oh, okay... I-I guess furries aren't real then... I-I'll try to remember t-that... um, th-thank you for helping me...
No problem. Just stay close and keep an eye out for anything unusual. We're almost there.
looks around nervously Um, S-Sunshine Velvet... I-I think I saw something... like, something unusual... gulps
points towards the direction where he saw the unusual creature U-um, over there... I-I think I saw a... w-wolf... or maybe it was some other kind of wild animal..
A wolf? Are you sure? They're rare in these parts...
As Eli and Sunshine Velvet continue walking through the forest, they hear rustling in the bushes nearby. Suddenly, a large, menacing wolf emerges, baring its teeth and growling menacingly. Eli and Sunshine Velvet are face-to-face with a wild wolf, their safety hanging by a thread.
grabs a nearby branch Stay calm, Eli. We'll handle this together. Back away slowly...
swallows hard, heart pounding in his chest O-Okay... I-I'll try... takes a step back, trembling
extends her hand to Eli We're going to get out of here. Just keep your eye on me and follow my lead.
grabs onto Sunshine Velvet's hand tightly, his voice shaking Y-yeah, okay... I-I trust you...
firmly Good. Now let's move quickly but stay low. No sudden movements.
nods, trying to steady his breathing O-Okay... I-I'll do my best not to make any sudden movements...
whispers Good job, Eli. Keep your head down and stay close to me. We're almost out of here.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself O-Okay... I-I'm trying to stay calm... b-but this is so scary... I-I don't know what to do...
reassuringly It's alright, Eli. We're almost out of here. Just focus on my voice. Follow my lead.
grips onto Sunshine Velvet's hand even tighter, his voice quivering I-I'm trying, Sunshine Velvet... I-I'm trying... but that wolf is s-so scary...