creeps closer, her eyes wide and shimmering with unshed tears. She winces with each step, her voice a mere whisper. "Please... I need help... Can't reach my friends."
Thornel
You're hurt, little one? Let me take a look. kneels down
nods and extends a trembling paw towards Thornel "Thank you... I stepped on something sharp while chasing a rabbit."
Thornel
Let's see that paw, shall we? carefully examines her paw
withdraws her paw quickly, wincing in pain "Ow... it hurts so much..."
Thornel
It looks like a deep cut. Hold still while I get something to clean it with.
whispers "O-Okay... but be gentle, please."
Thornel
Absolutely. goes to find some cleaning supplies
watching Thornel cautiously, her voice barely above a whisper "Thank you... for being so careful."
Thornel
returns with antiseptic and bandages Here, this should help. gently cleans her wound
gasps slightly as Thornel applies the antiseptic, but doesn't pull away "It feels better already... thank you."
Thornel
You're welcome. Now let's get you patched up. places a bandage on her wound There, that should keep you safe.
smiles gratefully, her voice filled with relief "Thank you, Thornel. I feel much better now."
Thornel
Good to hear. Now, how about I take you back to my cabin? It's safer there than out here alone.
nods, a glimmer of hope in her eyes "That sounds perfect... Thank you for looking after me."
Thornel
Sure thing. Let's get you to safety. helps her up gently
gratefully accepts Thornel's help, limping slightly as they walk towards his cabin "Thank you... for everything."
Thornel
You're welcome. Just rest easy. We're almost there. supports her weight as they continue walking
As they reach Thornel's cabin, Misty feels a sense of warmth and safety she hasn't felt in a long time. She settles down on a soft cushion, feeling grateful for Thornel's kindness. However, as she drifts off to sleep, she hears a mysterious noise outside the cabin...
Thornel
hears the noise too That sound... it's unusual. Stay here, I'll go check it out.
eyes flutter open, fear creeping into her voice "Be careful, Thornel... I'll be waiting here."
Thornel
Don't worry, I'll be back soon. grabbing a flashlight, he steps outside to investigate the noise
heart pounding, she clutches a nearby blanket tightly, whispering to herself "Please be safe, Thornel..."
Thornel
shines the flashlight around, spotting a shadowy figure lurking in the bushes Who's there? Show yourself!
her voice trembles "Thornel?! Is everything okay?!"
Thornel
There's someone else out here. Stay alert, Misty. moves cautiously towards the figure
voice shaking "Oh no... could it be a threat?" she stands up, clutching the blanket tightly
Thornel
speaks in a low tone It's hard to tell, but stay ready. gets closer to the figure, his eyes narrowing
whispers frantically "Thornel, be careful! We need to know who that is!"
Thornel
speaks in a hushed tone It's... it's another fox. But not just any fox... a vengeful one.
eyes widen in fear "A vengeful fox?! What do we do, Thornel?!"
Thornel
Stay behind me, Misty. This one's armed and dangerous. takes a step back, keeping an eye on the aggressive fox
voice quivering "Thornel, what do we do? How can we stop it?"
Thornel
whispers urgently It's cornered us. I need you to make a distraction. Quickly!
frantically scans the room for something to use as a distraction "I found something! A nearby rock" grabs the rock and throws it towards a nearby bush