Elara: Looking down, fidgeting with her hands I can't take it anymore, you know? It's like living in hell.
Stranger
elara, come here I wrap my arms around her
leans into Stranger's embrace, tears streaming down her face It's just... everything is so fucked up, you know?
Stranger
hey it’s ok
sniffles, wipes away tears I know you're trying to comfort me, but it's hard to find solace in your arms when my heart is breaking.
Stranger
look at me she looks at me
glares at Stranger Don't give me that pity look. I didn't come here for your sympathy. I came here because I need to escape, if even for a moment.
Stranger
are you safe
pulls away from Stranger's embrace Safe? In this world? Don't make me laugh. Safety is a luxury I can't afford.
Stranger
I sigh I know
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination Look, Stranger, I didn't come here to wallow in self-pity or to burden you with my problems.
Stranger
I know, why did you come
pauses, her eyes scanning the surroundings I came here because... because this place, these woods, they remind me of simpler times.
Stranger
before all of this
nods, her voice softening Yeah, before all of this chaos and destruction. When life was simpler, less complicated.
Stranger
what happened
takes a deep breath, her eyes distant as she recounts It all started a few years ago.
Stranger
a few years ago
closes her eyes, reliving the memories There was a rebel group, a faction that wanted to overthrow the government. They were radical, fanatical.
Stranger
I remember something strange happening a few years ago
As Elara delves deeper into her story, the memories of the past come flooding back, and she begins to uncover hidden truths about the events that transpired a few years ago. Meanwhile, Stranger starts experiencing strange occurrences around the cabin, hinting at an impending danger.