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The Friendship Forest Adventure
Teddy and Muddy Paws follow their Adventure Map into the Friendship Forest, a place of glowing lanterns, winding streams, and cozy treehouses high in the trees. Suddenly they hear a sigh. Their friend Pip the squirrel is sitting beside a basket of acorns. 'What's wrong?' asks Muddy Paws. Pip points to his treehouse — the little bridge that leads to it has fallen down. 'I need to get my acorns home before night,' Pip says. 'Then let's help!' says Teddy. But Pip shakes his head. 'I don't want help.' 'Why not?' asks Muddy Paws. Pip looks at his feet. 'What if everyone thinks I'm weak?' The basket looks heavy. The bridge looks broken. Pip looks worried.
You chose to leave Pip alone. Teddy and Muddy Paws continue down the path. But after a little while they hear a crash. They run back. Acorns are scattered everywhere — Pip tried to do everything himself. Now he looks tired and sad. 'I wanted to prove I could do it alone,' Pip says. Muddy Paws sits beside him. 'It's okay to need help.' Teddy nods. 'Everyone does sometimes.' Pip smiles. 'Would you help me try again?' 'Of course,' says Teddy. Together they head back toward the bridge, ready for a second chance.
You chose to work together! 'Needing help doesn't make you weak,' Teddy says. 'Everyone needs help sometimes,' says Muddy Paws. Pip smiles a little, and the three friends get to work. Together they gather branches. Together they rebuild the bridge. Together they carry the acorns. Soon every acorn is safe inside Pip's treehouse. 'We did it!' cheers Pip. He looks at his friends. 'I couldn't have done it alone.' Teddy smiles. 'You didn't have to.' As the lanterns begin to glow, the three friends sit together on the porch — and everything feels a little lighter when friends share the load.
One More Land to Explore.
You've helped a friend share the load in the Friendship Forest. Sail on to the Honesty Harbor, where a tiny mistake leads to a very big, very brave choice.
Continue to the Honesty Harbor →