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You are having second thoughts.

You don't want to leave just yet. You want to help Lone man, although you're not sure how. You just felt something deep within you—the urge to try to help him like he did to you.

He tilted his head. "Why aren't you leaving?"

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You told him you didn't want to leave him. "Come with me, please! You're clearly not safe here as well. Is it about the sunlight? I can find something for you to hide under."

He shook his head repeatedly. "It's dangerous for you to stay with me. I can't bear to put another life at risk..." His voice trailed off.

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Slowly nod, and tell him you understand. Change your decision and leave the forest — Page 100

Shake your head and tell him that even if he chases you away, you will come back to the forest -- Page 65