Young Writers Society

5. In the midst of travel, a respite: Meanie-Mo gets into Runi's bag and starts eating some of the food and makes a bit of a mess. It's troublesome, because their food is already limited, but Meanie-mo is so cute Runi can't be mad for very long. Ani gets all chastizing-mother @ Meanie-mo. We need a "little meanie" pun in here because yes. Ani and Runi go out to find some more food to replace what Meanie-Mo nommed on. Some scavenging and/or hunting can ensure and maybe Runi opens up a little to Ani, who listens and offers meager, but hopeful advice/replies. It'd be refreshing to see a heartfelt and honest convo in the midst of food collecting. Note for setting: they're still in the mountains, but there are more flat places obviously if there's a lake, and there will be trees and plants and stuff. @Magebird? (Runi's POV)

6. They're so close to getting out of the mountains but there's a difficult and unavoidable part they have to climb through. It doesn't require actual rock-face climbing but it is tricky. Jay leads the way (probably much to Thea's chagrin) and Ani and Vel follow. Thea struggles forwards w/Runi behind and Han in front of her. She ends up losing her footing and almost falling but Han catches her, both him and Runi help her to safety and stable ground, and Runi (mainly) helps calm her down. aaah @AvantCoffee (Thea's POV) and @Lael and @Magebird

7. They finally reach the bottom of the mountain. The rocky, steep terrain and the cliffs are gone. There's some rolling hills, but it's much more flat from here on out. When they reach the bottom it's close to evening. Velalis and Ani go out to find some food (Vel knows natural herbs and said she'd get something to make tea). Runi and Han go grab some firewood. That leaves Thea and Jay at the campsite and some things unsaid - Jay knows she doesn't necessarily want to send him off by himself, but now it's awkward. They're supposed to set up camp with their makeshift tents. Thea attempts friendly conversation - at some point compliments Jay's necklace and he just gives it to her, no take-backs. omg Maybe he takes off his poncho b/c it's warmer and that's how she sees it b/c usually it's underneath. He's not really attached to it so he's just like "okay take it." When Runi and Han come back with lots of firewood Jay, now with a slightly better rapport w/Thea excuses himself to go relieve himself in the woods but never returns. @soundofmind (Jay's POV)

8. Runi tries to get Han to open up a bit and talk. They end up talking a bit about their pasts and what they have in common and have a sweet moment around the edges of the campfire. Thea eventually interrupts with "We should really get some sleep" and convo dies down. Timeskip. In the middle of the night, Han hears a distant shuffling. Han is on watch and starts to wake Thea and Ani up, looking around but can't see anything in the darkness. There's a feeling of dread and like someone's watching before there's a sudden, sharp pain in the side of his neck. He can stumble and say a few things, but within 30 seconds, he'll fall down and everything will go black. @Lael (Han's POV) with @Magebird