Change the mud to covering most of the width of the trail but leaving a narrow dry edge on the one side. The three decide to walk along the edge but Samantha doesn't want to chance it with her brand new tennis shoes. She spots what appears to be a smaller trail that leads around this area. "I'm going this way" Samantha declares.
Describe some teasing remarks from her friends about her obsession with keeping her Tretorns spotless. (Two comments from each friend.). Describe her response about wanting to stay spotless.
As they reached the swampy area, the group came to a sudden halt, staring at the thick, gooey mud that covered most of the trail, leaving only a narrow dry edge on one side. Mary peered at the mud, then at her friends with a smirk. “Well, looks like we have a little obstacle course. Let’s just walk along the edge,” she suggested, stepping carefully.
Sally nodded, her gaze drifting back to the muddy expanse. “Yeah, it’s not too bad. Just stay on the path, and we’ll be fine! But I have a feeling Samantha will find a way to get around this,” she teased, casting a glance at Samantha, whose expression was one of determination.
Samantha eyed the dry edge, then quickly scanned the area before spotting a smaller trail that seemed to lead around the swamp. “You guys go ahead. I’m going this way,” she declared, pointing down the smaller trail with a flourish.
Tom chuckled, shaking his head. “Of course you are, Samantha. Can’t risk those brand new Tretorns getting a little mud on them, right? What would the world do without your immaculate footwear?”
Mary jumped in with a laugh, “Seriously, you’d think those shoes were made of gold! It’s just mud, Sam. You know it washes off? Or are they a limited edition or something?”
Samantha straightened up, her expression serious but playful. “I just want to keep them spotless! You never know when an impromptu photo op might happen, and I can’t be the one in muddy shoes—it’s about maintaining a reputation!”
Sally rolled her eyes, grinning widely. “Reputation, huh? Is that what we’re calling it? Be careful, or your Tretorns might end up as a fashion trend in the mud!”
Undeterred, Samantha tossed her hair back confidently. “They might be trendsetters one day! Besides, a little adventure is fine, but I want my shoes to tell a story of elegance, not mud wrestling!”
With that, she marched down the smaller trail, her friends laughing and shaking their heads as they carefully picked their way along the edge, wondering just how far Samantha was willing to go to protect those pristine shoes.