The path quickly narrows and darkens upon entering the forest.  Dense branches overhead block all but a few stray rays of sunshine.  Fallen leaves just beginning to rot blanket the forest floor, and every footstep kicks up a rich, loamy scent as fresh ground is unearthed.
Forest entrance, Forest
spirit
an old man
I am the oldest man in the village. These whelps don't understand anything. What a disappointment. I bet this place will disappear without me.
Then what are you, spirit? I've seen much, go ahead. yes I go to heaven after 40 days Is that right? And how do you know? because I am not like you Well, no. I'm aware. But how do you know where you'll go? because I am a spirit and it's not my 10000 visit here You're an odd one, spirit. Kids these days, all thinking they're about to reach eternal peace. tell me what I can do to make life easy for you Life is never easy, spirit. But if you think you can help me, i'm always interested. Just tell me when you want to die and i will make it happpen I can't tell if that's a threat or an offer. It's an offer, you are an old man I want to put you out of  your misery