Editing Falling Oak Avenue (section)

===Birds===
The third length is relatively calm, and features a number of neutral Lost who will call out mostly unhelpful advice. To move to the next length, a Finder has to greet any of the Lost, which will cause them to become alarmed and call out distressed warnings, a number of birds will fly off, and the Finder will move abruptly in whatever direction they turn their head. The distraction from startled Lost and birds may cause the Finder to instinctively turn, which may be fatal.<ref>'''Third Length - Birds'''<br><br>Moving to the third length leaves the Others behind. This marks the first time to 'relax', though one must be mindful of the time limit. There are no explicit hazards except for a large number of birds, the occasional branch in one's way, and the usual buildings and sections of street that are flipping end over end. If needed, this marks a good time to bandage oneself or tend to one's equipment.<br><br>There will be a number of Lost by the wayside, sitting on ledges or falling. These Lost are always neutral and have never been observed to have special rules, and tend to be remarkably calm, considering their velocity, though they may be distressed by the weather. Some will wave or call out advice, but the advice is rarely good or is very generic (such as 'don't hit the ground').<br><br>To progress to the next length, call out a greeting to a bystander or bird. They will react with alarm, with birds squawking and flapping violently, and bystanders pointing and shouting a warning. On turning one's head, 'down' will change to a new direction. Anticipate colliding buildings, streets, and hazards. It is best to choose a time to progress where one is not too near anything in particular. This section can take anywhere from three seconds to a minute. Don't black out with the change of direction. - [https://old.reddit.com/r/Parahumans/comments/hp8xmw/_/fy8jyl6 Wildbow comment on Reddit]</ref> If the Finder greets the Lost and then avoids any collisions, they will move to the Post Office. If they grab a bird, they'll move to the Big House.<ref>Wind intensified, flecking Avery with the ambient light rain.  And they were hurled into the third length.<br><br>The hostile Others didn’t come with.  Avery avoided the feathered tentacle that had been cast out into the air when the big spirit-thing had hit solid ground and gone splat.<br><br>People were stepping outside their houses now.  Waving and shouting greetings.<br><br>“Falling isn’t what kills you, it’s the ground hitting you!” one called out.<br><br>“If you ask questions at the bookstore, they might have answers for you!” a woman called out.<br><br>Avery ignored them.<br><br>A falling car that was flipping through the air hit a tree.  Crows were scattered, black as night, in a lightless dark illuminated only by cars and streetlights.  The open doors of the houses at least provided a bit more illumination.<br><br>Avery put a hand out and simply dove through the flock.  When her hand hit something solid, she grabbed, and quickly transitioned to a hold that was less painful or awkward for the bird.<br><br>“Got one!”<br><br>“Already!?” Jude asked.<br><br>“Got one!” Finn shouted.<br><br>Jude caught one after another twenty or so seconds.<br><br>“Snow, close your eyes, hold on tight.”<br><br>Snowdrop nodded.<br><br>“Hi bird,” Avery said.<br><br>“Watch out!” bystanders shouted.<br><br>“Be careful, you’re going to crash!”<br><br>“Take us to the big house?” Avery asked. - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2022/03/06/gone-and-done-it-17-10/ Excerpt] from [[Gone and Done It 17.10]]</ref>