After some discussion, the group went back to the counter. "Four passes to the Forest area, please" said Nate, grinning.
Rebecca made a few more adjustments in the computer, then gave Nate the passes. "All right, then. Take these outside, there will be a bus waiting to take you to the Forest. Have a great stay!"
The group walked out of the entrance and loaded onto the bus, which was already full of people waiting to depart. After a few minutes, an eager young attendant hopped onto the bus. "Hey, everyone! I'm Rick, and I'll be your guide in the Forest today-"
"Aren't you excited?" Dylan whispered to the others as the bus started driving.
"Yeah!" said Jamie. "I wonder how many animals we'll get to, like, change into when we get there."
"I guess we'll find out when we get there." Nate said. "You know-"
"Quiet down, please!" Rick's voice issued from the front of the bus. The group fell silent as the bus continued through the island.
Eventually, the bus stopped at a large white building in the middle of a dense forest. Rick led them into the entrance hall. "Everyone wanting to be transformed, please follow me!" The group was then led through a long hallway into another room.
"All right, please wait here. You'll all be transformed separately, so wait until your name is called. In the meantime, look at these lists so you can decide what to change into." Rick passed around sheets of paper to the people waiting. Nate looked at his and read
Wolf
Deer
Fox
Moose
Lynx
Puma
Raccoon
Squirrel
Bear
Chipmunk
Eventually, Nate decided to choose