*Huff* *Puff* Where could she have gone?

She's nowhere to be found, zura.

I could've sworn she ran this way.

Do you hear that? It sounds like water.

Water? N-No way!

[Fade in/out.]

Wow, a river, zura! The water's so clear and pretty.

You don't think Eli fell in the river, do you?

I wonder. The current's fast, but it doesn't look very deep. Huh?

Hey! There she is! By those rocks!

E-Everyone?

Eli! Oh, I'm so glad you're okay.

Eli, are you all right? Did you see something scary back there, zura?

N-No. Everything was just really dark and I got scared. Then, all of a sudden, that bush right next to me moved and I totally freaked out and started running.

That's right, you're scared of the dark, aren't you? I'm sorry, I should have realized.

No, I'm the one who should be apologizing. I caused you all so much trouble.

Was there actually something inside the bush? I couldn't tell because you were screaming.

Oh, it was just a stray cat. I caught a glimpse of it when it came out. I even got a picture of it. Wanna see?

I'm impressed you managed to snap a picture in all that commotion.

A-A cat?

Good thing it wasn't a bear or a wild dog or something, zura.

Indeed. Well, since we found Eli safe and sound, why don't we all get back on the path?

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Which way did we come from again?

Th-That way, I think.

I wasn't paying attention because of all the commotion, zura.

Wow. Are we lost?

I-I'm so sorry, everyone!

Don't be upset, Eli. We'll find our way back, I promise.

Hey, why don't we rest for a little bit? We all ran pretty hard coming out here. We can find our way back to the path after we catch our breath.

I agree. This is as good a place as any for a short break.