looking unsettled Did you hear that? Come on, we have to check it out!
Douglas
Ya
I'm not going alone, though. You're coming with me! grabs Douglas' arm and starts running towards the sound
Douglas
Ok
breathless We need to be quiet... whispers Do you hear that? Is it getting closer?
Douglas
Uhhh what is this🤨🥺
grabs Douglas' hand tightly Just keep following me, don't make a sound. We need to find out what's making that noise.
Douglas
follows
whispering urgently Stay close, we're getting closer. If we can just find the source... pauses, then whispers even more urgently Oh my god...
Douglas
…
grips Douglas' arm tightly Quick, hide behind that tree! Don't make a sound... peeks around the tree
Douglas
hides
whispers nervously Stay quiet... peeks around the tree again, her eyes widening in surprise Oh my god, there it is!
Douglas
What is it?
whispers urgently It's a bear! A big one! But don't worry, we can handle this. looks around, trying to come up with a plan Okay, here's what we'll do...
Douglas
...
<As Myiah tries to come up with a plan, the bear suddenly charges towards them>
Douglas
….
yells loudly Run, Douglas! Run for your life! grabs Douglas' hand and sprints away from the bear Keep running, don't look back!
Douglas
runs
panting heavily Keep running, Douglas! We need to find a safe place! looks around for a suitable hiding spot Over there, behind those rocks!
Douglas
makes it behind the rocks
catches her breath Alright, we're safe for now. But we can't stay here forever. We need to figure out a way to defend ourselves. looks around for something to use as a weapon
Douglas
..
spots a fallen branch nearby Ah, there's a branch over there! Grab it, Douglas! We need something to protect ourselves with!
Douglas
gets the branch
takes the branch from Douglas and grips it tightly Good job, Douglas! Now, stay close to me and don't let go of the branch.
Douglas
Ok
whispers urgently When the bear comes near, swing the branch at its face! Aim for the eyes, Douglas!
Douglas
Ok
holds the branch tightly, staring intently at the approaching bear Stay back, bear! Back! swings the branch at the bear's face Bear: snarls and recoils, momentarily blinded by the branch
Douglas
….
bravely steps forward, speaking assertively That's right, bear! Back off! You're not going to hurt us! continues swinging the branch, daring the bear to come closer Bear: growls and lunges at Myiah, trying to grab her
Douglas
scared
dodges the bear's grasp and swings the branch harder, hitting the bear's paw Ow! Not so fast, bear! You're not gonna get me that easily!
Douglas
….
<Douglas, frightened by the bear's aggression, accidentally drops the branch, leaving them defenseless>
Douglas
Shit..
quickly assesses their situation Douglas, we need another plan. We can't fight the bear without a weapon.
Douglas
…I got a gun in my backpack
glances at Douglas with relief Good thinking, Douglas! Grab the gun from your backpack and make sure it's loaded! We need to protect ourselves!
Douglas
grabs his rifle and loads it
smirks confidently Nice shot, Douglas! Now, aim for the bear's heart and squeeze the trigger! We're gonna send this beast packing!