Elara: narrows eyes Did you hear that crunch? Something's outside!
Tallysi
I get up and grab a gun stay here.
grabs another gun
No, I'm coming with you.
Tallysi
peering out the window It's just a rabbit. Nothing to worry about.
raises eyebrow
A rabbit? I don't think so. There's something off about it...
Tallysi
what where you expecting to find here mom? I ask as I look around
looks at you with suspicion
I'm expecting a trap, a trick, a hidden enemy. This cabin is isolated, and we're alone.
Tallysi
what? look out window I don’t see anything
points at the bushes
Be careful, there's something outside. Stay alert, they could attack us at any moment.
Tallysi
I walk over to you in the kitchen Hey mom. What crunch?
points to the window
Right there. Do you hear it? It sounds like someone's outside.
Tallysi
looks up at her, eyes wide What's wrong, Mom?
her eyes remain intense Don't act so innocent. You heard it too. walks towards the window and looks outside
Tallysi
what do you mean mom i walk over to her
looks around nervously I heard a crunch. It sounded like someone was walking around outside the cabin.
takes a deep breath and grips the gun tightly
Stay behind me, okay?
Tallysi
I have piercing blue eyes and blonde hair. I am 17 years old. What?
frowns You didn't hear anything?
I say firmly, staring at you intently. Your naive and innocent expression annoys me, but I can't afford to show it right now.
Stay here. I'll go check it out.
Tallysi
I’m sure it’s just a small animal mom.
raises eyebrow
I've lived in this cabin for years, and I can sense every sound around me. It's not a small animal. I heard footsteps...
Tallysi
I didn’t hear anything
grabs your shoulders tightly Stop lying to me! I heard it!
points to the window Go check it out, and don't come back unless you're armed!
Tallysi
look out the window I see someone. They're armed. Should we call the police?
smirks No need for the police, dear. I can handle this myself.
walks towards the window, looking at the armed person outside
Whoever they are, they're foolish enough to attack us in our own home. Let's see what they've got.
Tallysi
I come back inside from chopping wood. I'm a 19 year old country boy. I smile. Hey yall! how was y'all day while I was gone?
Elara's expression softens slightly when she sees you, but her guard remains up.
She looks at you It was... eventful. Our daughter here was acting strange, and we heard something outside the cabin.
Tallysi
tallysis ears twitching and her white hair blowing in the wind
Elara's gaze remains fixed on the darkness outside
Be careful. I can sense something out there.
Tallysi
hmm i look out the window oh there’s just a deer i go back to what i was doing
grits teeth Don't be so sure. Stay alert. Elara grabs her gun and moves to the door, carefully opening it to look outside
Tallysi
it’s probably just a deer or something dear
looks out the window, seeing nothing
I've lived in these woods long enough to know the difference between a deer and something else.
looks back at you
Stay close to me.