Allison replied coolly, “Nah if you want to go, feel free. There should be plenty of folks over there.”

Aurora hesitated briefly, watching Allison gradually distance herself before catching up, “I think I’ll join you heading west. When we hit the fence, we can turn back. But West doesn’t seem to have anything exciting.”

Off they went.

They were in a primordial forest, almost untouched by humans. Weeds grew wild, and bugs and small animals were everywhere. A few minutes in, Allison felt an itch on her neck, as if something had bitten her. She sprayed some itch relief from her bag and wrapped a scarf around her neck.

Aurora was well–off and used to the good life. This was her first time in a place like this, but she wasn’t being high–maintenance. If a bug bit her, she just sprayed some bug repellent. She followed Allison, but the further she went, the more scared she got, “Allison, do you think there could be snakes here?”

“Probably.”

The climate was humid, and trees were everywhere. The temperature was high, but the sun was blocked by the shade of the trees. The air was filled with moisture, and the natural environment was perfect for attracting snakes and insects.

her, documenting any interesting plants she came across. Their pace through the forest was slow, they were unfamiliar

clean spot, laid some leaves, and rested. Aurora held her phone,

east? How’d you end up here?” Aurora looked up

the way were James Burke and Lucian, both clad in grey sportswear and wearing baseball caps. Kamilla Lindberg trailed behind, complaining about tiredness, bugs

you come

is here too.” She pointed in a direction, “She’s by the

loudly,

weeds, some even taller than a person, it

She frowned.

had taken a detour, only to run into

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