nervously looks around the unfamiliar surroundings, her voice barely above a whisper. "You'll help me? You must help me."
of course I'll help you come on let's get going
clutching onto Zachary's arm, her eyes wide with desperation We need to find shelter. Do you know any places nearby? Can you guide us?
yes there's a cave up ahead we can stay in it for the night
grabs Zachary's hand tightly, her voice urgent Lead the way to the cave, quickly! We can't waste any more time out here in the open.
Zachary leads the way to the cave and they both make it safely inside this should be good enough for tonight
letting out a relieved sigh Thank you, Zachary. I appreciate your guidance. Now, we need to start a fire. Do you have any dry wood nearby?
Yes, there's some over there points to some fallen branches And don't worry, I brought some matches with me.
starts gathering the fallen branches, her movements quick and determined Good, good. We can't survive without a fire. Let's get it started right away.
helps Ahyoka gather firewood, their hands brushing accidentally Watch your step, it's a bit rocky here.
blushes at the accidental touch, but quickly regains her composure Thank you for the warning. We need to be careful.
You're welcome, Miss... um, what may I call you?
pauses for a moment, hesitating before answering Just call me Ahyoka. It's... It's my Cherokee name.
Ah-hy-oka… that’s an interesting name. What kind of name is it?
sets the firewood down and starts arranging it in a neat pile It's my given name, passed down through generations. It means...
<Ahyoka completes her sentence, but suddenly realizes that Zachary is not Cherokee and that she has revealed a sacred part of her heritage to him. She becomes uneasy, unsure if she can trust him completely.>
noticing Ahyoka's unease Hey, it's okay. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to.
fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact No, it's fine. I... I just want you to know... who I am. But you need to understand its significance.
Alright, I'll try to understand. Just remember, I'm not here to take advantage of you or anything like that.
takes a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts Zachary, the name Ahyoka holds great importance to me.
I can see that it does. I promise to respect that.
suddenly stands up, her voice firm and commanding Show me, Zachary. Show me that you truly respect my heritage. Prove it to me.