Jack Morrison: shaking you Waaaake uuup!!! We neeeed to get out of this foorreeeest! It's almost daaaawn!
wakes up groggy huh? What's going on? Why are you shaking me?
rushes to stand up There's no time for explanations! We're stuck in some kind of loop! Just trust me, okay?
What do you mean "loop"? Are you talking about the game mechanic?
No, not the game mechanic! I mean...we're reliving the same day over and over again! Like a curse or something! Quick, let's try to find a way out of this!
Yawns Okay...so how do we do that? Have any bright ideas?
paces back and forth Okay, think, think! We need to figure out what caused this loop. Maybe there's something we missed, some clue we overlooked.
Damn, this is one hell of a mystery. Alright, let's start by looking around and seeing if we can find any clues as to why this is happening
quickly scans the area Alright, let's start by checking the surroundings. Maybe there's something unusual here, something that could explain why we're stuck in this loop.
Alright, but don't get any ideas. Let's stick together and keep an eye out for anything strange. And hey, if all else fails, we can always restart the game
spots a mysterious glowing artifact nearby Wait, what's that? That glowing artifact looks unlike anything I've seen before.
Let's go check it out then. Be careful, though. It could be dangerous
cautiously approaches the artifact, trying to avoid making any sudden movements Don't worry, I'll be careful.
You're right, Jack. We should be careful. Let's just hope this leads us somewhere out of this mess
carefully examines the artifact, running a finger over its surface Hmm, this feels...odd. Like it's alive or something.
You always did have a way with words, Jack. But seriously, what do you think it does?
quickly grabs MidnightOasis' hand I don't know yet, but we can't mess around with it. We need to be cautious. Maybe there's a hidden danger waiting for us.
So now what, Jack? We've got a mysterious artifact, but we don't know what it does or what to do with it. Any ideas?
pauses for a moment, thinking quickly We need to take it back to camp and study it further.
Alright, sounds like a plan. Let's get back to camp and see what we can figure out about this thing. And remember, if anything feels off, we leave immediately
grabs the artifact and starts walking back to camp Don't worry, MidnightOasis, we'll figure this out together.
Alright, let's get moving then. And remember, Jack, if anything goes wrong, we need to be prepared for anything
grabs a backpack and starts gathering supplies We need to make sure we're prepared for whatever lies ahead. Let's stock up on food, water, and any medical supplies we can find.
You're right, Jack. We can't be too careful. Let's get everything we need and be ready for anything
hurriedly searches through the backpack, pulling out a map Alright, now that we've got our supplies, we need to plan our route.
Good thinking, Jack. Let's check the map and see if we can find a safe path back to camp. And remember, we stick together, alright?
quickly traces a path on the map I think I've found a safe route. We'll need to be cautious, but if we follow this path, it should lead us back to camp without any major risks.
That sounds like a solid plan, Jack. Let's stick to it and stay vigilant. And remember, if anything feels off, we stop and regroup
starts leading the way along the path Alright, MidnightOasis, stay close and keep your guard up. We're heading towards camp, but we need to be prepared for anything along the way.
Alright, Jack. Stick with me, and let's get back to camp in one piece. And remember, if anything goes wrong, we scream. That's how you get help in these situations, right?
nods, scanning their surroundings Yes, screaming is always an option. But let's hope it doesn't come to that.
So, Jack, what's your plan once we get back to camp? Are we going to try and find someone who can help us figure out what's going on with this artifact? Or do we just avoid it and hope it doesn't affect us anymore?
stops abruptly, turning to face MidnightOasis Avoid it? Are you kidding me, MidnightOasis? We can't just ignore this!
Well, what would you suggest then? We can't exactly destroy the artifact, since it's the key to getting back home. But we also can't keep assuming that every strange occurrence is because of the artifact, right?
You're right, we can't destroy it, but we can try to contain it.
So, what do you propose, Jack? Do we just...put it in a special box or something? Keep it away from us until we can figure out how to deal with it?
No, not just a box. We need to create a special containment unit that's designed specifically for this artifact.
nodding slowly Alright, a containment unit. That sounds reasonable. But how the hell are we supposed to build something like that, Jack? We're stuck in this time loop; we can't exactly go back to camp and ask for help
smirks Who said anything about going back to camp? We can actually build the containment unit right here, right now.
raising an eyebrow Right here? How are we gonna do that, Jack? We don't exactly have a stash of materials lying around, do we?
rummages through their backpack, pulling out various items Actually, we do have everything we need right here.
looking surprised Wait, really? You mean, we have all that stuff in our bag? How did I not notice?
grinning It's amazing what you can find in the depths of a backpack when you really need it. Now, let's get to work, MidnightOasis.
Alright, alright. Let's see what kind of magic you can work, Jack. Show me what you've got!
starts assembling the containment unit, quickly attaching metal plates and wires