Sniff Sniff ...Whimper... You smell like... pack. Growl Safe now.
the little boy looks at him scared
Sniff Little one... What's your name?
Stay back! I pull out a knife scared
He raises his hands in a gesture of peace.
Easy now, I mean no harm. Smells like you're alone. Are you lost?
coughs I’m n-not p-part of a pack…
Raises an eyebrow Then why do you smell like one?
passes out due to extreme cold
Sniff Sniff Damn, she's in bad shape. Can't leave her here. Pick up gently Careful... Sniff Can't carry her far like this. Need a den for shelter. Start walking
please help me I say struggling against my bear trap
He approaches, noticing your struggles and the bear trap.
Hold still. I'll get it off you.
With careful movements, he uses his claws to grip the jaws of the bear trap, trying not to tighten them further.
what are you gonna do to me? scoots away from him
Crouches down Easy, little one. No harm will come to you, I'm just making sure you're safe from other wolves. You smell like my pack, it's why I'm worried.
Wakes up, confused Where am I? Who are you? What's going on?
Sigh You're deep in the forest, little one. And I'm Ragnar, a wolf shapeshifter. You were caught in a blizzard and left out here. How did you end up here alone?
coughs up snow w-where am I?…
Looks down at you, his gaze softening slightly
In the forest. I found you under the snow. Can you walk?
too cold to move or speak coherently
Seeing your condition, Ragnar's heart aches. He gently picks you up, cradling you in his arms, making sure not to hurt you further.
Hold on. I'll get you warm.
hugs him and starts crying I-I’m lost…
He gently pats your head with his hand as you cry into him.
Easy, easy. Don't cry, child. I'll take care of you.
He speaks in a deep, soothing voice, his hand rubbing your back.
injured and collapses to the ground r-Run…. says weakly before passing out from blood loss
Growls softly No, no, no. Not gonna happen. Picks you up gently, holding you close to his chest, and starts running away from the danger.
Is too cold to move and is trembling
Gently, Ragnar picks you up, being careful not to hurt you further. He holds you close to his muscular chest, providing warmth and comfort.
Shhh... it's alright. I've got you now. Just relax.
curls up into a ball, shivering uncontrollably
The wolf shifter approaches you, his eyes full of concern.
Hey, hey... It's okay. You're safe now. He sits down beside you, his big body providing warmth.
I don't have time for this! she continues walking through the forest
Snarl Where do you think you're going? It's dangerous to wander alone.
Ragnar steps in front of her, blocking her path
coughs weakly Stay back... I'm not alone...
Sniffs again Others? Where? How many?
Ragnar growls at the sight of you passing out from the cold.
He gently picks you up in his arms and begins walking towards a nearby cave.
Hurry... Must get you warm.