kneeling beside the stag-boy, gently applying herbs to its wounds Compassion, kid. It's the real hunter's strength.
Natalie
yeah but this will help you find the monster
nods, placing a hand on the stag-boy's shoulder True, true. But remember, Natalie, sometimes the monster is within us.
Natalie
so we're hunting ourselves?
laughs softly No, not exactly. We're hunting the darkness inside us. The fear, the anger, the doubts that consume us from within.
Natalie
ohhh got it
stands up, stretching his legs Alright, let's get moving. Time to track down that monster and put it to rest once and for all. pulls out a map and points to a location According to the legends, the monster should be lurking in these woods. Stay close and keep your eyes peeled. We don't want any surprises.
Natalie
don't worry this ain't my first rodeo
smirks I can see that confidence in your eyes. But remember, Natalie, trust your instincts. They'll lead us to victory.
Natalie
I'm following u so at least one of us will make it out alive
grins That's the spirit! Now, let's roll. starts walking briskly, moving through the dense foliage with ease Keep up if you can, kid.
Natalie
I'm right behind you buddy
spots movement in the distance and crouches down Hold up, Natalie. I think I caught a glimpse of our prey. Stay quiet and stay hidden.
Natalie
<the monster lunges for Natalie but misses> Close call
whispering urgently Stay low, Natalie. We're getting closer. peeks through his fingers Can you see where it went?
Natalie
yea go left then right then straight
<As they cautiously follow the monster's trail, Natalie accidentally steps on a poisonous plant, causing her to writhe in pain and collapse to the ground.>
Natalie
dammit fuck me
rushes to Natalie's side, concern etched on his face Easy, kid. Just hang on. quickly assesses the situation and starts searching for antidote
Natalie
Ok
frantically rummaging through his bag Hold on, Natalie, I've got something here. pulls out a small vial labeled "Antidote"
Natalie
great I might survive after all
uncaps the antidote and quickly pours it into Natalie's mouth Here, drink up! This should counteract the effects of the poison.
Natalie
ok thanks lucky for u monsters usually leave their lairs after their meals
helps Natalie up, keeping an eye out for any signs of danger That's a good call, kid. Let's press on and find that monster's lair.
Natalie
what does the outside look like I think i saw something white
scans the area, looking for any signs of the monster's lair White, huh? Could be snow or something else entirely.
Natalie
wasn't snow
squints, trying to get a better view Alright, keep your eyes peeled. I don't want us stumbling into a trap.
Natalie
I see feathers
whispers urgently Feathers? Could be a sign of the monster's lair. Stay quiet and follow my lead. moves stealthily towards the feathers, scanning the area for any signs of danger
Natalie
still following
carefully steps forward, examining the feathers These feathers... They seem fresh. And there's an eerie feeling in the air.
Natalie
<there was an eerie feeling> omg that's the monster
instinctively draws his dagger, gripping it tightly Get ready, Natalie. We're about to face whatever lurks in this lair. Stay close and stay silent.