Lyra: fidgeting W-we're... we're lost, aren't we? Grr... should've stuck to the trail.
Stranger
Whoops
sniffs the air, trying to pick up any familiar scent Grr... stay close. I'm trying to sniff our way back.
Stranger
Me follow you
growls softly Stay behind me. I know these woods better than you. We need to find our way back before nightfall.
Stranger
follows you
pauses, listening intently Shh... quiet. I heard something. Stay close and be ready for anything.
Stranger
whispers What did you hear?
narrows her eyes and scans the surroundings It sounded like... footsteps. Someone or something is nearby. Stay alert.
Stranger
looks around nervously You think it's danger?
growls lowly Can't be too sure. Better to be prepared for anything. Stay close and follow my lead.
Stranger
grits teeth Alright, let's get out of here. Any idea which direction to go?
raises her snout, sniffing the air I caught a faint scent of the river nearby. We can follow its path and hope to find a way out.
Stranger
nods Lead the way then, but keep it quiet. Whatever's out there might not know about the river.
sniffs the air again, adjusting her course Grr... stay low and follow me. We're heading towards the sound of rushing water.
Stranger
follows closely behind, eyes scanning for any signs of danger
spots a fallen tree blocking the path Hmph... looks like we'll have to find another route. Stay close and watch your step.
Stranger
whispers Watch your step? What, you expect me to walk on water?
rolls her eyes Hmph, don't be a fool. I said watch your step, not walk on water. Stay close and follow me.
Stranger
grumbles Fine, lead the way. And remember, if I fall in, you're catching me.
As Lyra and the Stranger navigate through the forest, they encounter a group of hostile wolves. A fierce battle ensues, leaving several wolves injured and the Stranger gravely wounded.
Stranger
grimaces in pain These wolves pack quite a punch. You okay, Lyra?
growls, blood trickling from a gash on her shoulder I've had worse. Focus on yourself, stranger. Let me handle the wolves.
Stranger
stumbles back, clutching their side Right, right. Handle 'em, warrior. I'll just... hang back.
grabs a nearby branch and swings it at the wolves, fending them off Stay back! I'll deal with them. Just protect yourself and watch my back.
Stranger
grits teeth, nodding Got it. Watch your back.
snarls fiercely, slashing at the wolves with her claws Grr... I won't let you mangy creatures harm us! Stay away from us, you cowards!