So they were going to the forest, finally. Everyone was amiably talking and making conversation when La'Tavia came up and abruptly announced that they should all go out to the forest now. Damien fell in the back, tagging along, but not in too much of a hurry. He was excited sure, but not [i]that[/i] excited. 

There were these trees in front of the forest. Damien was going to stroll right past them without another glance, but La'Tavia decided to talk to them. He paused and sure enough, as he continued to look at them, he realized that these were no ordinary trees. They had eyes. As one could expect, the trees didn't like La'Tavia's brashness and most everyone in the group was pulled to their necks in dirt. They didn't seem to take notice of Damien, at least not that he could tell. He had hung back far enough from La'Tavia to escape being rooted to the spot. He stifled a laugh as the students were helplessly stuck there. This school was certainly interesting. 

Damien put a finger to his chin, trying to think of what to do now. The talking trees didn't sound like they were open to negotiations, as evidenced by Rhea and Viola's failed pleas. As he sat back, thinking about what to do, another student, separate from the group, came to the clearing and showed what looked to be a permit. The trees seemed to accept this and they opened the gate for her and she ran through. He thought he could see a chance opening up before himself and he was half-tempted to make a bolt for it and speed through the gate behind the girl, but he shook the thought away. [i]No, I can't possibly make a break for it without the trees catching me. I don't have the materials on me to make a fake permit either, hmmm.[/i] He pulled out his vape and took a drag. He thought about just leaving them behind, but then he remembered Rhea. [i]I can't leave her here.[/i] He sat down, stumped. [i]Maybe Liors can come up with something.[/i]