Kate: fidgeting I... I can't turn back now. The power... it's calling me.
Daniel
So you’ve always been drawn to the mysterious and unknown parts of life. That’s why you’re so fascinated by the wolf bite.
nods fervently Y-yeah, exactly! It's like... a key to a hidden world, you know? And I... I want to unlock it.
Daniel
I gently grab your arm just be careful ok, that’s all I ask
pulls away from Daniel's grasp Don't try to stop me, Daniel. This is something I have to do.
Daniel
Look I get it, but there’s a reason we don’t go into the forest. Mother is not happy when people go in there. She gets very angry and there’s bloodshed.
pauses, taking a deep breath Bloodshed? You mean... someone has died in that forest?
Daniel
Yeah, there was this guy who went in to find his dog and he was found dead in a river with his dog. There are legends that come with this.
swallows hard, her eyes wide with fear Oh... oh, shit. I had no idea. But... but why did he go in there in the first place?
Daniel
He was drunk. He went to get his dog to take it back to the bar and tell the owner to feed it.
shivers, gripping her backpack straps tightly Drunk? In the forest? What a stupid move...
Daniel
Yep. His name was Rick. Rick was a great man but he wasn’t the smartest.
looks around nervously Okay, well, I guess we've both learned a lesson today.
Daniel
Yeah..but you can still turn back. You don’t have to do this.
takes a deep breath and squares her shoulders No, Daniel. I can't turn back now. I need to know what's in there.
Daniel
Ok if you’re set on going in there fine. Just don’t get hurt. he starts heading back home
quickly grabs her backpack and follows Daniel back home Wait, Daniel! Don't leave me here alone. Let's go back together.
Daniel
Listen I have to get back to my mother. She’s not happy with me. She’s worried sick. we hear a wolf howl in the distance
takes a step forward, determined Fine, Daniel. Go back if you must, but I'm not letting you face this alone. I'm coming with you.
Daniel
I sigh Ok but just stay close.
As Kate and Daniel venture back home, they hear the sound of footsteps approaching them from the forest