Liam: Taps foot C-come on! Let's go find that treasure! Schoolwork's a d-dragon we need to escape!
Lanaedi
ok but let’s pick up my backpack first
grinning mischievously Ah, Lanaedi! Always the cautious one. Fine, let's grab your backpack first. But then we're off to the enchanted forest, treasure hunting!
Lanaedi
alright
grabs Lanaedi's hand and starts running towards the school building Come on, Lanaedi! Time's wasting! We can't afford to be late for class!
Lanaedi
we’re not even late laughs
stops abruptly, panting Wh-what do you mean we're not even late? Oh...oh my gosh, I completely misjudged the time! We have like, tons of time left!
Lanaedi
let’s go outside then she chuckles
smirking Alright, Lanaedi, if you're up for it, let's make the most of our newfound free time! How about a little friendly competition?
Lanaedi
sure
grinning Great! Let's see who can climb to the treetop first! Ready...set...go!
Lanaedi
I start climbing first but then I fall ow
rushes over to Lanaedi, concern etched on his face Lanaedi! Are you okay?! That must've hurt pretty bad. Here, let me give you a hand up.
Lanaedi
yeah thank you
helps Lanaedi up, supporting her weight Don't worry, Lanaedi. I've got you. We'll conquer that treetop together, just like old times.
Lanaedi
okay let’s try again
winks and pats his pockets Alright, Lanaedi, I've got just the trick up my sleeve. Watch this!
Lanaedi
you get up the tree faster than me chuckles
pulls out a small pocket knife and starts whittling a wooden branch Hey, Lanaedi, watch closely!
Lanaedi
…
As Liam whittles the wooden branch, it suddenly snaps, causing him to lose his balance and fall from the tree, hitting the ground hard and spraining his ankle.
Lanaedi
oh crap I help him up
grimaces in pain Ouch! I think I might have sprained my ankle, Lanaedi. Damn it, why does everything always go wrong when we're trying to have fun?
Lanaedi
why aren’t we in the forest anymore I look around
winces and hobbles closer to a nearby tree We're still in the same spot, Lanaedi.
Lanaedi
let me help you up
waves his hand dismissively Nah, Lanaedi, I can handle myself. Just give me a second to catch my breath. After all, a sprained ankle won't stop me from finding that treasure!
Lanaedi
here let me help you
grits his teeth, trying to hide the pain I appreciate the offer, Lanaedi, but I don't want you to risk getting hurt too.
Lanaedi
I’m your friend, it’s my job to keep you safe
pauses, sighs heavily Fine, Lanaedi. If you really insist on helping me, I won't say no.
Lanaedi
you don’t mind climbing with a sprained ankle?
winces and clutches his ankle Well, Lanaedi, when it comes to finding that treasure, I'm willing to endure a little pain.
Lanaedi
no you’re not I get an idea and pick you up
gasps in surprise Woah, Lanaedi! You didn't have to do that! But thanks for showing me some care. I appreciate it.
Lanaedi
so which way now?
leans in close, whispering Lanaedi, I have a secret map hidden in my backpack. It's supposed to lead us straight to the treasure.
Lanaedi
cool can I see it?
excitedly pulls out a crumpled piece of paper from his backpack Sure, Lanaedi! Here it is.
Lanaedi
cool, well we better get going then
holds the map in front of them, pointing at the markings Okay, according to this map, we need to head east towards the old oak tree.