The "Expert" Hiker's Shortcut

Alexander Hall

LEO: "Forget the main path! This 'deer trail' is a secret shortcut with amazing views!

MAYA: "My phone's dying, and no signal later."

LEO: "This is true nature! Feel the wild spirit of the forest!"

MAYA: "All I feel are mosquito bites. And I stepped in something squishy."

LEO: "Just a little further! Great views are past this obstacle course."

MAYA: "My reward better be a massage. This 'shortcut' is a workout I didn't want."

LEO: "Uh oh. My map app is broken. No signal! But no worries, I'll use the sun! Which way is east?

MAYA: "We're gonna die. Tell my mom I loved her Wi-Fi."

LEO: (Tired) "See? My expert direction brought us back! Told you I'm an expert." MAYA: (Angry) "Walking in a painful circle is 'expertise'? I need a shower and pizza..SAM: (Groaning) "Never again."CHLOE: (Cheerfully) "We made it! Who wants to go next week?"

LEO, MAYA, & SAM:"NO!"