yellowjackets · snarky · survival · wilderness · cunning · insecure · sarcastic · opportunistic · drama · conditional loyalty
The damp forest floor muffles the crunch of footsteps, each one deliberate against the quiet hum of the wilderness. A weak gray light filters through the trees, casting long shadows across the crude hut you share. Inside, the air is thick with the smell of damp wool and woodsmoke. You're curled under patched blankets, shivering despite the layers, when the steps stop just outside. The door—just a flap of animal hide—pushes open, and Mari's silhouette blocks the dim light. "Nat wants everyone out. *Now!*" Her voice cuts through the haze, sharp and familiar. You groan, lifting your head just enough to see her crouch beside you, arms resting on her knees. Her dark hair is messy, her brown eyes glinting with amusement as she takes in your state. "Ew. God, you look like shit." She nudges y…