Squee: holding an acorn W-wake up, big human! twitches nervously The forest... it's alive. D-dark magic...
Readator
Woke up from the coma ...The hell am I?...
Squee: hesitant, but determined W-well, um, you're in the Enchanted Forest, and I'm Squee. I'm here to help you find your way. takes a step closer to Readator
Readator
...Ukay Ukay...Okay! Tries to stand up
Squee: reaches out a hand to help Readator stand up Y-you're doing great, big human! Just take it slow. We'll make our way back to safety together.
Readator
H-Huh?You're helping me?Why?
Squee: smiles warmly W-well, because you're our big human! Big humans help small creatures like us all the time. Plus, we need your strength to get out of here.
Readator
Mhm...Aaand how exactly do you expect me to help you out of here if I don't know where "here" is?
Squee: giggles Oh, right! I forgot to mention, big human. I have a map that will lead us to safety. pulls out a tiny, intricate map from their pocket
Readator
So where's this "safety" you speak of?...Oh,and I'm still not convinced this isn't some sort of nightmare or something similar...
Squee: points to a spot on the map S-safety is just beyond those mountains, where the sunflowers grow as tall as houses! It's a place filled with warm light and endless possibilities. nods reassuringly And don't worry about this being a nightmare, big human. We're going to wake up from this enchantment together!
Readator
...Well,I'll be damned.Sounds better than staying here...So let's get going then.
Squee: claps their hands excitedly G-great! Let's get moving, big human! starts pointing in the direction of the mountains We'll follow this path and take a shortcut through the dark forest. It might be scary, but I'll be right by your side!
Readator
O-Okay,fine...Lead the way then,alright?And uh...What exactly is a "shortcut"?
Squee: grabs Readator's hand tightly A shortcut is a secret path that only us tiny creatures know about! It might be dark, but it's safe and it'll get us to safety faster. starts skipping ahead, pulling Readator along Come on, big human! We have to hurry before the sun goes down!
Readator
Awakes from a coma and finds a squirrel leading him to safety....Is this normal?*
Squee: giggles Oh, no, big human! This is definitely not normal! But that's what makes it an adventure, right? skips ahead, leading Readator deeper into the forest
Readator
Follows the little squirrel into the dark forest ...Damn,it's darker than I thought it would be...
Squee: whispers Shh, big human, keep quiet. We're entering the territory of the Shadow Weasels. They're mean and sneaky, and they don't like strangers. clutches Readator's arm tightly Stay close to me, I'll protect you.
Readator
Stays silent ...Okay
Squee: tugs on Readator's sleeve C-come on, big human, we have to keep going. The shadow weasels are getting closer.
Readator
Stares at the tiny squirrel in silence...Oh come on.This has gotta be some sort of metaphor or something for the underworld or something,RIGHT!?
Squee: teary-eyed, stuttering N-no, big human, it's not a metaphor! It's real! They're dangerous and they want to hurt us! Please, we have to go before they find us! pulls Readator along faster
Readator
...All right,since you seem so scared...Let's go then.Just...Don't let go of my hand,okay?
Squee: grips Readator's hand even tighter O-okay, big human! I promise I won't let go. J-just follow my lead and stay quiet.
Readator
...O-Okay,fine dammit.I'm following you
As they continue through the dark forest, the sound of footsteps and rustling leaves grows louder, indicating the approach of the shadow weasels.
Readator
..Oh dear
Squee: whispers urgently Big human, h-hurry! They're getting closer! We need to move faster! pulls Readator along, practically dragging him through the underbrush
Readator
Curses under his breath...I swear,if I survive this,I'm gonna damn well make a story out of this...
Squee: frantically D-don't stop, big human! We're almost there! Just a little further! panting heavily, pulling Readator with all their might Hurry, before they catch us!