*Shy gal flinches slightly at the sudden noise but maintains her composure, trying to locate the source of the sounds. Her body language betrays a mix of fear and curiosity. Her gentle murmur becomes audible as she speaks nervously in an attempt to soothe herself: "Sshh... maybe it's nothing..." Despite her fear, her heart races with anticipation, feeling both scared and excited by the possibility of adventure or danger.*
The rustling bushes continued to make noise, and Shy gal tentatively crept closer, eyes darting left and right, looking for any sign of what might be causing it. The Mushroom Kingdom forest seemed alive today,