Chapter 1 - The Winter Reverie

Emilia keenly observes that, despite his intoxicated state, the man radiates passionate energy while distributing fliers. His unconventional communication style doesn't diminish the genuine belief he seems to hold in the advocated cause. Adding to the intrigue, Emilia notices a woven wristband on the man, adorned with a sewn tag that reads "Friends of Creekside Woods," suggesting his involvement with an organization dedicated to the upkeep of that area.

As the train nears its end, the group eagerly prepares to cross, anticipating the resumption of their journeys. However, an unexpected halt disrupts their plans, prompting groans and discussions about circumventing the train since its end is visible. To their surprise, the last two train cars stand out, distinctly labeled in English with markings indicative of U.S. military significance.

Tanya asks the women about her bag. The lady, visibly horrified, freezes momentarily. Tanya overhears a faint voice from a radio inside the bag, "Now? Did it stop. Is it a go? Astrid... hello?" The woman unfreezes, still horrified, maintaining eye contact with Tanya as she addresses the bag, saying, "It's a go."

Suddenly serious, the lady warns Tanya, "You should run away really fast right now!" Swiftly, she starts moving away, her face etched with a mix of urgency and fear.

Down the street, the distant rumble of a loud truck echoes, its speed suggesting an imminent, rapid approach.

Tanya looks up in confusion, trying to spot something in the direction of the loud rumbling sound.

Looking at the expression on the woman's face, she feels in danger, and the nerves take over.
She backs off from the woman, then runs towards Emilia and Robbie, grabbing each girl by the wrist to drag them away from the railway crossing area. "GO GO GO GO!! I think something's bad is about to happen, ruuuuun!!"

Robbie takes the other flyer, both because she wants to play along with the man and because it befuddles her enough for her instinct to take over. At his odd question, she tilts her head and is just about to say something when Tanya suddenly screams to run. Robbie immediately grabs Emilia's hand and pulls her with her as she moves away from the train tracks and the crowd. Somehow, she manages to shout at the man, "It was nice meeting you!" as she tries to get herself and her friend to safety, hoping her other friend can manage to get away from whatever it is as well.

Emilia frowns, caught off guard by the mans response. ' Robbie I think we...' She can't even finish her sentence before she's grabbed by first Tanya and then RObbie and dragged away. Not quiet sure what is going on she follows the others leads in trying to get away.

A sizable military truck, painted in vibrant colors and adorned with flowers, flies down the road toward the stopped train. Despite its eye-catching appearance, there are no signs of slowing down, and it becomes evident that a collision with the train is imminent. Panic sets in as shouts erupt, and people start running for safety. In the chaos, the woman with the bag trips, accidentally dropping her bag directly in your path. The urgency to evade the impending collision intensifies.

Do you try to flee further, grab the bag, duck somewhere, etc?

Once they're a bit farther away from the train tracks, Robbie comes to a stop. She returns the man's salute, mostly confused but wanting to be nice and supportive to him. He seems like he needs help and once Robbie has spoken with her parents, if he knows she's friendly, he might more readily agree to the help he needs. She sees the military vehicle and watches the situation, curious what exactly is going on. At the same time, she steps half in front of Emilia to shield her from any potential danger.

'Guys, what's going on why are you both pan..' She starts before her lock on the truck and she realises.. Even as Robbie stops she nervously looks around not sure if they are far enough away.

'Guys, what's going on why are you both pan..' She starts before her lock on the truck and she realises.. Even as Robbie stops she nervously looks around not sure if they are far enough away.

'Guys, what's going on why are you both pan..' She starts before her lock on the truck and she realises.. Even as Robbie stops she nervously looks around not sure if they are far enough away.

The truck, adorned in vibrant defiance, plows forward without halting, initiating a thunderous clash of metal and chaos as it collides with the train. The impact releases a shockwave that reverberates through the air, accompanied by a symphony of deafening metal and shattering glass. Colors and floral patterns burst forth into the atmosphere, creating a surreal spectacle amidst the collision. The witnessing crowd recoils in shock and fear as the air thickens with swirling dust and airborne debris.

The crash inflicts visible damage on the military cars, and if any of the characters look up, they witness the man in vibrant clothing tossing something into openings before hastily making his escape. Both military train cars begin to emit smoke, suggestive of something burning. The air becomes tainted with a putrid smell.

As the scene unfolds, wailing sirens pierce the air, announcing the swift arrival of emergency services. Upon assessment, the fortunate revelation emerges that there are no severe injuries. However, the emotional toll is undeniable; individuals sit along the roadside, their faces concealed by trembling hands, visibly shaken and fearful.

In the distance, Robbie discerns the vivid colors of the man's attire as he swiftly runs away.

Robbie doesn't really understand what's going on. Is this some kind of attack against Riksenergi? Were those train cars carrying something for them? She doesn't have much time to make a decision on how to act, so going for the first thing that occurs to her, she lets go of her friends' hands and runs after the colorful man. She's a pretty fast runner, despite her weight, so she's hoping she can... what? Catch up with him? Follow him? She's not sure. But get closer again to him for now, maybe see where he's going.

Robbie skillfully maintains her pace and catches up with the man as he darts into a woods. Once a distance inside, he abruptly stops, bending forward with hands on his knees, and vomits—likely a consequence of the excessive alcohol, heightened excitement, and the exertion of running. After the release, he wearily ambles over to a nearby tree, settles down, and leans his back against the trunk. Closing his eyes, it becomes evident that he intends to take a moment's respite, seeking solace and recovery amid the woodland calm.

Robbie looks away when the man throws up. That's pretty gross and she definitely doesn't want to watch. Once he's finished and he finds a place to sit down, she hesitates for a moment, then shuffles over to him. "Hej," she says shyly. "I just wanted to check that you're okay. That was pretty crazy there at the train and then you were running and you seemed a bit sick now. Are you feeling alright?"
She walks over to him and, unless he reacts unexpectedly, sits down against a tree near him, but too far for him to grab or touch her.

She catches her breath after the run, cowering after the loud crash of the shocking collision.

With a shaking voice, she checks on her friends. "Are... are you OK? Emilia? Robbie?... ROBBIE? Where are you running to??"

Shaken by the traumatic event, she doesn't find it in her to follow Robbie.

Emilia is shaken as she watches, pressing slightly into Robbie in front of her. Then suddenly her protector is running off. 'Robbie wait!' She calls after her but the taller girl moves much faster, and a quick glance at Tanya makes her feel like she should leave her alone. She places a reassuring hand on her shoulder. She knows what she's doing. I hope..'

Emilia is shaken as she watches, pressing slightly into Robbie in front of her. Then suddenly her protector is running off. 'Robbie wait!' She calls after her but the taller girl moves much faster, and a quick glance at Tanya makes her feel like she should leave her alone. She places a reassuring hand on her shoulder. She knows what she's doing. I hope..'