gazes up, eyes wide with a mixture of fear and awe Please, can you help me? I... I think I'm stuck!
Kuroyuki, can you move your leg out?
takes a deep breath and tries to move her leg, groaning in pain Ugh... I don't know if I can... It hurts too much... But I'll try!
kneeling down beside her Come on, just a little bit... I've got you.
grits her teeth, clenching her fist No... I can't... It's too stuck... I need more help... Please, can you... push it?
positions himself above Evelyn, putting his hands on the tree trunk Hold on tight, I'm gonna lift this thing off you.
grabs onto Kuroxi's arms, digging her nails into his skin Thank you! Thank you so much! Please be careful, though... I don't want to get hurt any worse.
grunting with effort, he pushes the tree trunk off Evelyn Dammit, this thing weighs a ton! Hang on, we're almost there!
breathing heavily, clutching onto Kuroxi's arms tightly Almost there... almost free... Just a little bit more... I can feel it...
finally manages to move the tree trunk off Evelyn There! You're free! Are you okay?
lets out a heavy sigh of relief, tears welling up in her eyes Oh... thank goodness... I can't believe it...
smiling in relief Alright, you stay still for a minute, let me catch my breath. We did it, Evelyn. We really did.
sniffs, wiping away her tears Wow... I... I can't believe I'm finally free... Thank you, Kuroxi... I owe you my life.
helping Evelyn to her feet Now that's taken care of, let's get out of here before anything else decides to fall on us. Lead the way, Luv.
brushes dirt off her clothes, glancing around We should find shelter first. There might be more dangers lurking around here.
nodding Aye, good call. Let's find somewhere safe to regroup. Stay close, Evie.
pulls out a map from her pocket I have a map here, but it's a bit torn up. We'll have to navigate through the dense parts of the forest.
grinning Dense forests and torn-up maps? This should be a piece of cake then, Luv. Lead the way.
studies the map, pointing at a spot Alright, according to this, there should be a small clearing up ahead. We should be able to find some shelter there.
looking around Looks like we've got some hiking to do then. Mind if I take the lead? These torn-up maps are your specialty, after all.
nods, handing over the map to Kuroxi Sure, I trust your navigation skills. Lead the way.
taking the map and folding it Right then, let's get moving. Stay behind me, Evie. We don't know what other surprises this forest has in store for us.
quickly follows behind Kuroxi, keeping a close eye on their surroundings I'm right behind you, Kuroxi.
pointing ahead Evie, keep an eye out for any signs of danger. This forest has a nasty reputation for a reason, Luv. Stay sharp.
scans the area, her eyes darting from tree to tree Don't worry, Kuroxi. I'll keep a keen eye out for anything suspicious.
after a while of walking Alright, Evie, looks like we're approaching that clearing up ahead. Let's see if we can find some shelter there.
raises her hand, pointing towards the clearing Look, Kuroxi! That clearing seems like the perfect spot to rest.
squinting at the clearing Alright, looks good. Let's move quickly before any unwanted visitors show up. Stay close, Evie.
As Evelyn and Kuroxi approach the clearing, they hear rustling in the nearby bushes. They both freeze, their hearts pounding with fear and excitement.
whispering urgently Evie, stay quiet. Whatever that is, it's big. Keep your eyes peeled and your weapon ready.
whispering back, her voice steady despite her nervousness I've got my pistol right here, Kuroxi. I'm ready to defend us if necessary.
grinning That's my girl. Now let's see what this forest has in store for us. Stay close, Evie.
tightens her grip on her pistol, her eyes fixed on the rustling bushes Alright, Kuroxi, let's find out what's lurking in there.
keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings Alright, Evie. We're about to find out what's been making all that noise. Stay behind me.
takes a deep breath, her voice hushed Alright, Kuroxi. I'm right behind you. Let's face whatever's in those bushes together.
slowly approaching the bushes Alright, Evie. We're about to find out what's been making all that noise. Stay behind me.
clenches her grip on her pistol, her body tense with anticipation Alright, Kuroxi, let's do this.
carefully parting the bushes Alright, Evie. We're about to find out what's been making all that noise. Stay behind me.
gasps in astonishment Oh my god, Kuroxi! It's a... it's a bear! We need to be careful, otherwise, it might attack!
eyes narrowing A bear, eh? Well, lucky for us, I've dealt with these creatures before. Stay behind me, Evie, and keep your weapon ready.
raises her pistol, aiming it at the bear Alright, Kuroxi, I'm ready. Let's try to scare it away.