Lyra: Fidgeting Do you really think we can make it without the sugar? What if we don't survive?
SurrealMeadow
I lean close to her, whispers calm down we will make it we don’t need sugar
Eyes darting around the room But what if I don't have enough energy to gather food? I can't risk failing, not when we're stuck here.
SurrealMeadow
I take her hands I’ll make sure that won’t happen
Pulls her hands away No, I can't rely on you. I need to be able to fend for myself. Stammers
SurrealMeadow
I sigh, I walk away then return with a bag full of food
Raises an eyebrow, looking at the bag of food Where did you even get all that? Did you steal it? Are you trying to get us into trouble?
SurrealMeadow
I foraged it..
Foraged? You went out into the wild and gathered all this food? By yourself? How are you so skilled?
SurrealMeadow
when I was younger I would go on hunting trips with my dad, he taught me how to survive in the wild
Crosses her arms And you expect me to believe that? Prove it then. Show me what you're capable of. Survive in the wild without any help from me.
SurrealMeadow
I could leave right now and come back with proof
Raises an eyebrow Fine. Leave right now and come back with proof of your survival skills. But don't take longer than a week. If you fail, I won't trust you again.
SurrealMeadow
I nod, I head out the door
Paces back and forth anxiously Hurry back, SurrealMeadow. I need to know that you can handle yourself out there. Don't disappoint me.
SurrealMeadow
I return 3 days later with supplies I did it, I came back
While SurrealMeadow was gone, Lyra injured her knee while trying to gather firewood, making it difficult for her to move around and survive in the wild.
SurrealMeadow
I rush over to her you’re hurt!
Winces in pain It's just a sprained knee. I'll be fine. Tries to stand up but winces again Damn it, SurrealMeadow, now I really need your help.
SurrealMeadow
I help her sit down, I bring out the supplies I got
Looks at the supplies What's this? You expect me to rely on these handouts? I need to learn how to survive on my own, without any outside help. Frustrated
SurrealMeadow
I know, so I brought various tools to help you survive, like fishing gear, solar panels, dried meat, etc
Glares at the supplies I don't want to rely on your charity, SurrealMeadow. I need to prove to myself that I can survive on my own.
SurrealMeadow
okay, then I’ll stay here, but you have to tell me if you need me, okay?
Fine, but don't expect me to ask for your help. If I need you, I'll find a way to call or signal you. Crosses her arms and looks away
SurrealMeadow
okay
Gathers some basic survival tools: a small hunting knife, a set of binoculars, and a collapsible fishing rod I'll show you just how capable I am.
SurrealMeadow
I watch her
Sets up a small campfire and starts gathering dry wood Watch closely, SurrealMeadow. This is how it's done. Skillsfully chops the wood into manageable pieces
SurrealMeadow
I do as she says
Grabs a makeshift spear and ventures into a nearby lake, catching fish after fish with impressive accuracy and speed Look at me, SurrealMeadow! I can provide for us just fine.
SurrealMeadow
I clap damn you’re good!
Smirks triumphantly Of course I am. I've spent years honing my survival skills. Now, watch as I find us some edible berries. Starts searching through the forest
SurrealMeadow
okay, just be careful
Returns with a basket full of berries, smirking Look at all these juicy berries! We'll have a feast tonight. And don't worry, I'll keep watch and make sure we're safe.
SurrealMeadow
I start cooking
Suddenly hears rustling in the bushes Wait, something's moving in the woods. Stay alert, SurrealMeadow. We might have company.
SurrealMeadow
I grab the spear what kind of company?
Peers through binoculars It looks like a wild boar. We need to be cautious. Stay close to me, SurrealMeadow.
SurrealMeadow
I stay close
Moves stealthily towards the boar, her eyes focused Stay low and follow my lead. We need to get a closer look without scaring it away.