[ At first, Eliot's not convinced he actually heard the voice. The fog plays tricks, and while Eliot avoids it while he scavenges in the forest, that doesn't stop it from trying to call to him. He's heard all their voices by now, so hearing Julia's voice call out doesn't tempt him the way it might have a couple weeks ago.
But as he tries to ignore it, something tugs at the corner of his mind. Did he actually see someone off through the snow, or is he falling victim to the forest? If he stays on the path, he'll be fine, he decides. Hauling his bag over his shoulder, Eliot starts to move in the direction he thinks he saw someone go. ]
- Jesus, it's just me.
[ Not that Eliot thinks the magic missile would work here, but he puts his hands up nonetheless. ]
endless;
But as he tries to ignore it, something tugs at the corner of his mind. Did he actually see someone off through the snow, or is he falling victim to the forest? If he stays on the path, he'll be fine, he decides. Hauling his bag over his shoulder, Eliot starts to move in the direction he thinks he saw someone go. ]
- Jesus, it's just me.
[ Not that Eliot thinks the magic missile would work here, but he puts his hands up nonetheless. ]
And it's actually you.