Crickets in a forest dimly lit by lanterns. On the trees, on the ruins, every pale ember cast a small aura to the endless sea of silhouettes. Jessica, Valerie, and Shannon followed the contemptuously silent niece of the leader of The Woodsmen. Danielle guided them with her kerosene lantern, guard Jimmy to the rear, while the girls surveyed their surroundings in curiosity. Jessica decided to prod.

"You see bears out here?"

Silence.

"No bears? Okay."

"What ...