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you are walking in the woods; at first you are joined by a man and woman.
you are together, accompanied by a wolf;
these people are kind and show you many things,
but then one day they begin to tire of one another.
in your haste to quiet them, you start running.
before you notice, they are left behind, and you have run straight into a pack of wolves.
hordes and hordes; some that lead you to the forest's darkest areas,
some that are only blips in your journey, some that stay with you for longer.
before you can begin to wonder your destination, a shiny thing captures your eye;
you travel together, to the emptiest, most beautiful part of the forest.
upon reflection you realize it is a mirage and you know not your whereabouts;
for you have been led far off the forest's main path.