They arrive and get even less comfortable.

The man gets their attention away from the past as he prepares them for the next part.

"For this ritual, you and the Trees must become one."

He takes Tyler first, knowing that Torrie will be forced to watch when she's leashed to a nearby tree like a dog.

When he's done with her, she's tied tightly to a tree.
Her legs, arms and chest are bound.
She's standing on a small log.

Torrie is up next.

She's given the same treatment.
She doesn't like it any better than her friend did.

"As a reminder, humans and my fellow Members aren't the only things out in this Forest," the man says.
"Foxes and bears make their way freely around her this time of year.

So feel free to yell and cry for help...if you want to attract predators."

He goes off for something (without saying another word).

They don't risk yelling.

They know he'll return.
They don't know what he'll do next.