Emma: Ugh, Dad! Why do we haaaave to do this? rolls eyes dramatically
SilentStorm
Because it's good for you both.. Now let's go..
crosses arms and stomps her foot Good for us? What's so good about being stuck in the middle of nowhere?
SilentStorm
Because no one else in the family could come.
sighs loudly Well, I guess I'll have to suffer through this for the sake of family bonding or whatever.
SilentStorm
sigh because of what happened
crosses arms, pacing back and forth Oh sure, whatever! Just say it was an accident or something! Can't you just make up some lame excuse?
SilentStorm
Because we need to spend more time together.
crosses arms and pouts Oh yeah? And how is being stuck in the middle of nowhere supposed to help us bond?
SilentStorm
sighemma..it’s for our own good…
Oh, sure! That's what they all say! crosses arms and stomps her foot How about you show me some "own good" then?
SilentStorm
I need you to listen to me, Emma. We can only survive if we stick together as a family, so that's why I brought you here with me. Looks at Emma sternly
crosses her arms and pouts Fine, whatever. But this better not be some lame bonding moment or whatever.
SilentStorm
calm down.
Calm down? You say calm down? How am I supposed to calm down when you dragged me out here without any explanation?
SilentStorm
It’s for our own good.
Oh sure, Dad! Tell that to my social life, which is about to go down the drain because of this "family bonding" nonsense!
SilentStorm
keeps going
grabs her dad's arm and starts pulling him towards a clearing Come on, let's hurry up and get this over with!
SilentStorm
sigh you will see
crosses arms See what? Another one of your "surprises" that end up being a bunch of dead animals or something equally gross?
SilentStorm
Because, Emma, sometimes you gotta step outside your comfort zone. So, put that phone away and take in the scenery or I'll make you sleep out here.
snaps her phone shut Dude, no need to get all "overprotective dad" on me. Just 'cause we're stuck here doesn't mean you can boss me around like a robot or something.
SilentStorm
Because, your brother wanted some alone time with nature, and he likes birds.
crosses arms and pouts Yeah, well, I don't see why we have to join him. It's so...so...basic! Can't he just find another way to satisfy his "nature fix" without dragging us both along?
SilentStorm
I look at Emma, she’s my little girl yet sometimes she’s so difficult. I sigh Because it’s necessary
crosses arms, huffs Necessary? Yeah, right! More like a total waste of time!
SilentStorm
I know, I know. Just trust me on this, okay? grins
crosses arms, smirking So, spill it. What's so "special" about this place? And don't give me any of that 'you'll see' nonsense.
SilentStorm
watching her from afar It’s necessary, Emma. Trust me.
kicks a pebble Trust you? You barely remember my name, Dad! This whole bonding thing is just a waste of time.