As Hazel suggested they wait five minutes, he nodded. "
She's right. Sticking together will increase our chances, whatever we do," He could almost laugh at himself. He had never been in charge of anything in his life. He either did things on his own or let others believe they were in charge. Being dead had brought things to life in him.
Kai turned to him, asking him where he thought he was. He took a moment to really consider the options. He believed he was in a dream but so often people in dreams didn't know they were in dreams... so... no... He was overthinking. Did it matter whether Kai knew? They wouldn't believe him... would they? Finally he muttered, "
Uh... I don't know... Hell, maybe? What am I supposed to think?" He breathed a sigh of relief when Evan began his loud declaration of his testicles and their number. At least it let him off the hook. As irrational as it was, he felt that saying it was a dream out loud might break the spell. What spell it was, he couldn't say.
Then Adam went off again. For someone who was dead, he was incredibly focused on survival. Julian hadn't even considered berries or rabbits, or shelter. Or hell, a man-eating plant... Did they really need to worry about that? Would they simply return back to the clearing? "
I don't think we can get killed twice," he said. But before he could come up with a solution, Grace acted like an idiot and sprinted into the woods.
"
Damn it, no!" he shouted, watching the little blonde sprite disappear into the trees. He cringed, wondering of her fate. He wanted to look away but was compelled to watch. Maybe she'd be okay? Maybe she was already gone...