Lev: shoves supplies into backpack We...we gotta move. Fast.

WhisperingWillow
whispers It's clear, head west. The coast is just beyond the mountains.
nods, taking a deep breath Alright, let's do this. grabs Yara's hand Stick close, okay? We're not leaving you behind.

WhisperingWillow
nods
gritting teeth No time for pleasantries. Stay focused, Yara. We need to move quickly if we want to escape these fucking brainless fanatics.

WhisperingWillow
grits teeth Good luck, kid. Got your back.
runs through the dense forest, dodging branches and leaping over rocks Keep up, Yara! We can't afford any slowpokes!

WhisperingWillow
gritting teeth Damn straight we can't. Keep your eyes open for any Seraphite scouts, Lev.
spots a Seraphite scout ahead Shit! Get down! grabs Yara's arm and pulls her behind a large tree

WhisperingWillow
whispers urgently Move, Lev. Now!
peeks out from behind the tree, brandishing a hidden dagger Time to teach these fuckers a lesson. lunges at the scout, swiftly incapacitating them

WhisperingWillow
raises an eyebrow Not bad, Lev. But hurry up, we don't have time to dawdle. Let's keep moving.
smirks Oh, we're moving alright. But first, Yara, you've got some work to do. hands her the dagger You know what to do.

WhisperingWillow
whispers Like hell I do. What's the plan, genius? Lead the way, Lev.
snickers Always so cautious, Yara. Trust me, it's all part of the fun. takes a step forward, gesturing for Yara to follow

WhisperingWillow
sighs Fine, but I'm holding you to that, Lev. Lead on.
smirks and beckons Yara to follow Trust me, Yara. This is gonna be one hell of a ride. they continue their escape through the dense forest

WhisperingWillow
after escaping the seraphites, they make it to the fireflies
looks around cautiously Alright, we made it. Time to regroup and figure out our next move. leans against a tree, catching his breath

WhisperingWillow
the three of them sit around a campfire
reaches into his backpack and pulls out two bottles of water Here, take a sip. We need to rehydrate after all that running. hands one bottle to Yara

WhisperingWillow
they drink some water
looks at both Yara and WhisperingWillow with determination Alright, now that we're catching our breath, let's talk strategy. We can't just sit here and wait for the Seraphites to find us. We need a plan to get out of this forest and find a way to escape their reach for good. Any ideas, WhisperingWillow?

WhisperingWillow
chuckles Well, Lev, always full of surprises. How about we head north? There's supposed to be a hidden underground tunnel network there. Could be our ticket out.
leans forward, eyes gleaming That's a brilliant idea, WhisperingWillow! An underground tunnel network could provide us with a safe route out of here.

WhisperingWillow
nods
stands up abruptly Alright, let's start making our way north. We'll follow the map and see where it leads us. Yara, you ready?

WhisperingWillow
chuckles Always ready, Lev. Let's hit the road. Or should I say, the tunnels?
starts walking north, leading the way through the dense forest Stick close, both of you. We don't want any surprises along the way.

WhisperingWillow
as they walk north, they mark their path by cutting down small trees and carving "N" on the trunks
As they venture deeper into the forest, they unknowingly enter a dangerous territory controlled by another cult group, the Crimson Hand.

WhisperingWillow
the three of them encounter members of the crimson hand
steps forward, hands raised in a calming gesture Hey, we don't want any trouble here. We're just passing through, looking for a safe place to rest. Can we work something out? Crimson Hand Member: sneers You think you can just waltz into our territory, huh? What's your business with the Seraphites?