You are standing in the middle of what looks like a lush forest. If it weren't for the slight haze and the lack of any color, you wouldn't be able to tell whatever this is, from reality. As you look around, you see a group of children walking in an uncoordinated and disorganized line. As if halfheartedly playing some kind of game of follow the leader. You recognize them after a second. They are those same children of Verdale, only a slightly older now (pre-teens).
Erwin: "Just over this little hill is where I found the creek. It had the biggest fish!"
Peran: "Will we have to slay this terrible beast before it destroys our peaceful village!?!"
Erwin: No!.....I.....uh......think they might be here to tell us about their hidden city! But we must prove we are peaceful first."
Peran: "A hidden city! That's awesome! Ok, let's show we mean them no harm."
Chale: shakes head at seeing what Erwin did just now
After coming down the hill, they see before them a malnourished little girl, covered in dirt, dried blood, and raggedy clothing. She has a feral look about her as she sips water from the creek, unaware of the group of children.
After noticing the blood, Alendra and Erwin, rush forward to see if the girl is harmed. Being taken by surprise, she growls at them as if warning them to not approach closer. The two girls stop immediately. Erwin takes some jerky from her pocket, takes a bite of it, and then tosses the remaining amount of it to the girl.
The little girl approaches it cautiously and after smelling it, tries to take a bite. Having never seen Jerky before, she did not realize the meat would be a tough as it was. After finally finishing it, she looks back at the children and then to the water and back to the children again. She takes several steps back away from the creek, and nods her head towards it, as if granting them permission to use it.