Tyler: struggling with the broken shelter "Damn... this wind."
Stranger
running out of the water holding a bag full of money
noticing Stranger's bag Hey! What the hell did you find in that bag? You okay?
Stranger
yeah i’m ok
runs over to Stranger Shit, you're soaked! Let me get you out of this rain. We need to find shelter or we'll both be catching a cold.
Stranger
pulls out 5000 dollars in cash from the bag
whispers when nervous Whoa, where did you get all that cash? That's a lot of money, Stranger.
Stranger
my parents gave it to me for my birthday
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder Well, lucky for us, I guess. But hey, forget about the money for now. We need to focus on getting you warm and dry.
Stranger
yeah let’s go somewhere where I can get you dry
grabs Stranger's arm and leads them towards a nearby cabin There's an old cabin not too far from here.
Stranger
ok then let’s go
pauses, thinking Hold on, Stranger. I have an idea. Instead of just using the cabin as a temporary shelter, why don't we make it our basecamp?
Stranger
uhhh what do you mean by that?
grinning mischievously I mean, think about it, Stranger. We can stock up on supplies, build a fire to keep us warm, and maybe even set up a makeshift alarm system.
Stranger
ok that sounds better than getting in that storm again
starts gathering branches and leaves Alright, let's start by clearing out the inside of the cabin. We'll need some materials to make a decent bed and maybe even a little shelf for our supplies.
Stranger
ok
pulls out a pocket knife and starts cutting through the lock on the cabin door Don't worry, Stranger, I've picked locks before. It's nothing a little trick can't handle.
Stranger
if you say so
As Tyler and Stranger settle into the cabin, they realize there's more than just rain outside. The forest around them begins to transform into a sinister landscape, making their shelter feel like a trap.
Stranger
hey tyler where did that branch go?
looks around, confused Huh? What do you mean? I swear I left it right here. Stranger, are you seeing things? Did the storm hit your head harder than I thought?
Stranger
no I’m ok. I’m just trying to find the branch you cut the lock with
frantically searching the ground Shit, Stranger, I must have dropped it when the wind picked up. We can't have our only means of defense just disappear.