Elin and Emi made their way back through the forest, deciding they'd pushed their luck enough for one day

💜 Honestly, I think we did pretty well. We didn't finish the mission, but at least we're not leaving empty-handed!

💙 Yeah... I mean, I had a pretty rough start, but the deeper we went, the better things got!

💜 See? Not a total disaster, then.

💙 Heh, guess not!

Elin opened her bag, checking what they'd managed to collect.

💜 Let's see... A few sweets, some crystals, that weird glowing... something...

Behind her, Emi took one step off the path

💙 Whoa-?!

Plop!

Her legs plunged into a thick pool of golden pudding. She tried pulling herself free, but the sticky mass clung to her

💙 Ugh... Seriously?!

She looked toward Elin, who was still rummaging through her bag.

💙 Hey, Elin? I'm kinda stuck. Can you give me a ha- ...Elin?

💜 Huh. Wonder how much these items are worth...

💙 ELIN?!

Elin kept walking, completely absorbed in counting her loot

💙 ...You've GOT to be kidding me.