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Out of desperation, they uncover a bunker left behind by the enigmatic Professor Rory, whose recordings reveal the harrowing history of the forest and its spectral inhabitants. His obsession with the Watchers and his fateful interactions lead to a series of drastic decisions—the implication that the Watchers mimic human forms to achieve their goals becomes alarmingly clear.
As the trio hatches a plan for escape, they encounter the grim realization of how pain and trauma from their pasts have driven their actions, breeding distrust amongst them. The spirit of adventure gives way to traumatic relevance as Mina confronts her own past while seeking to absolve her guilt—the psychological stakes amplify both for the individual and the group.