Salv, Silva, and Oro approach Howling Woods.

Salv: (looks up towards the top of the tree line) Well, here it is.

Silva: Oh yeah, I'm excited! (Silva bolts towards the forest).

Salv: Do we have everything we need Silva before we depart?

No answer. Salv turns his head to the left where Silva was standing.

Salv: Silva? Did he already run ahead of me? Least you're still with me right, Oro?

No answer. Salv shakes his head and runs inside the forest to find Silva and Oro.

Salv: (notices Silva climbing a tree for a better view while Oro is guarding the tree) Ah there you are. What happened to forming a team? Or have you already forgotten?

Silva: We all have our roles to play, I'm the scout for now. More of a front line fighter anyways.

Salv: (sighs) Well, I guess that's true but at least give me a heads up when you two run off.

Silva: (Silva finishes climbing to the top of the tree) Will do.

Salv: Do you notice anything up top as to where we are heading?

Silva: Nothin' yet. For such a thick forest, it's very calm.

Salv: Yeah, I remember this forest not being too difficult to trek through.

Silva: Do ya remember the route ya took to the other side?

Salv: Hmmm I believe that it was this way. (Salv starts to head north of their current position).

Silva: Right behind ya! (Silva hops around a few trees while Oro bolts on land).

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Salv and Silva continue on the path that Salv recalls as the way out. Hours pass till the late afternoon, the day inches close to sunset.

Silva: (stomach growls) Man, I am hungry Salv. Imma stop for a snack.

Salv: Not now Silva, we got to keep moving forward if we wish to get out of here before sunset- (Salv notices the absence of his companions) Dammit not again!

Silva and Oro reach a nearby nest of honey surrounded by strange plants with a variety of fruit attached. Silva and Oro's mouths water as they haven't eaten since their 7 am breakfast.

Silva: Ooooo look at all the potential food Oro! We could combine the honey and fruit to make a crushed berry bowl!

Oro: (barks).

Silva: You're right, enough chat. Let's dig in!

Silva and Oro swiftly run towards different spots of the gluttons' paradise. Oro chose the exotic fruits from the plants while Silva was tempted by the smell of the honey. Silva grabs a leaf and starts climbing the small tree with the static nest hanging on one of its branches

Silva: (his hand reaches inside the nest) Just needa take a little bit out and shouldn't get stung if I'm careful.

Silva cautiously grabs a handful of honey and places it on the leaf.

Silva: There, that should do it.

Silva steadily climbs down. Meanwhile, Oro rips a few fruit off of the stems of the plants. Just as Silva climbs down and Oro rips off the last fruit left, their lunch plans are cut short from a branch that gives, causing a swarm of irate bees to leave their crushed home. To make matters worse, the plants reveal their sentience and open their giant jaws at Oro.

Silva: Shit. Oro, we needa bounce right now!

Oro: (whimpers and dodges the plants).

Silva and Oro unknowingly take another detour from their original path as a means of escape. A few minutes later, Salv catches up to where Silva and Oro were. He notices the giant mess left behind and still calls out for them.

Salv: This collateral damage must have been those two.

Salv is greeted by the continuously angry plants and bees that attack him from behind before he can activate his powers. Silva and Oro stop running and chill by a tree and set up their own picnic to eat what was left from their escape. Salv eventually catches up to them with a swelled up face full of bee stings and bite marks.

Silva: Ughh you look terrible, what the hell happened?

Salv doesn't say a word and clobbers Silva.

Silva: Ouch. Least I let you know I was leavin' for a moment.

Salv: (softly asks while panting) Why did I agree to travel with you?

Silva: I know what will cheer your mood! How 'bout some of this delicious fruit and honey we made?

Salv: Fine. (Salv falls to the ground next to Silva and is handed a delicious looking fruit and honey combo. Salv takes a giant bite) Holy cow! This is magnificent!

Silva: (enthusiastically) Right?? Makes it worth all that hassle huh my friend? (chuckles)

Salv: (fake chuckles followed by a blunt) No.