V | " You noticed some dark, cloaked figures slowly trudging towards you. . . "

C | " Ooh! Ooh! I'll hide behind a tr- That's a one. "

V | " You end up getting stabbed by one of the branches. "

C | " No! "

V | " It's just a gash, not that bad. "

E | " Hmph. "

V | " What about you Espio? "

E | " Active perception check. Natural 20. "

Vector sighed, as Charmy waited in anticipation.