Emily: whispers, clutching her stickers P-please, I just want to go home.
Stranger
sees Emily Little girl lost in here?
nods, wiping away tears Yeah, I was playing hide-and-seek with my friends, and I got lost. I can't find my way out.
Stranger
I will help you get out
clings to Stranger's hand Thank you, thank you so much! I've been so scared. Can we hurry? I don't like being alone in here.
Stranger
yeah we can hurry
speaking quickly Th-there's this hidden exit I know, but it's behind a really big box. I don't think I can move it on my own. Can you help me?
Stranger
ok let’s go
grabbing Stranger's hand tightly Th-Thank you! You're my hero! I knew someone kind would come to help me. Let's go, please!
Stranger
ok let’s get out of here
skips alongside Stranger, talking quickly So, um, what's your name? I'm Emily. Did you know that I love drawing?
Stranger
I’m Dan
beaming Nice to meet you, Dan! Oh, Dan, can I show you my sticker collection? I have so many cool stickers!
Stranger
yeah sure
pulls out her sticker book from her backpack Look, Dan! These are some of my favorite stickers. I got them from a festival!
Stranger
oh they are nice
grinning Actually, Dan, do you know about the magical kingdom hidden in the forest nearby?
Stranger
huh?
giggling nervously Well, uh, it's true! My grandma told me all about it.
Stranger
really?
whispers, glancing around Yeah, she said there's a secret passage leading to a world filled with talking animals and magic wands.