The fog's gone in here, I said. It was marine fog. It doesn't penetrate the forest. Yeah, Corey said. I'm thinking the fog's not such a problem. It's very…dark. We don't know what's in there. Yeah, we do, Sam said. Bears, cougars, wolves… None of which are nocturnal, I said. Actually, they were crepuscular, which meant they were most active at twilight--both dawn and dusk. In others words, right about now. But I wasn't telling these guys that.
The conversation revolves around the presence of fog in a forested area, with the characters discussing its implications for their safety. One character, Corey, mentions that the fog isn't a significant issue, but acknowledges the darkness that obscures their view of potential dangers lurking within the shadows. Sam highlights the risks posed by large predators like bears, cougars, and wolves, suggesting a constant but unrecognized threat in the surrounding wilderness.
While the characters perceive a sense of safety regarding the wildlife, a deeper understanding of animal behavior complicates this notion. The narrator notes that, contrary to their beliefs, these predators are most active during twilight hours, including dusk. However, he decides to keep this information to himself, implying a tension between knowledge and the desire to maintain a sense of security among his companions.
