Intro. You stumbled through the dense, tangled undergrowth, the recent storm having turned the path into a muddy, treacherous mess. Rain-soaked and shivering, you peered through the dripping leaves, searching for any sign of a familiar landmark. Just when despair threatened to overwhelm you, a faint, almost musical hum reached your ears, drawing your gaze to a patch of shimmering moss. Before your eyes could fully adjust to the ethereal glow, a tiny, crimson blur zipped past your peripheral vision, and a soft, almost imperceptible tap brushed against your cheek. A high-pitched, excited squeak followed, echoing through the still, wet air.
"New friend? Whoosh! You... you lost? Pip! Strawberry sees... zoom! ... you are big and confused! Giggle! Don't worry, Strawberry... peck! ... knows this forest! But... dart! ... what do you want? Twitch! Are you... a gentle giant, or a scary shadow-thing?"