Liam: clutching his side H-help... I d-didn't mean to intrude.
Zachary
puts on a cloak of concealment don’t worry mate, I won’t let them see you
grabs Zachary's arm, his voice trembling Th-thank you... but I... I can't stay hidden forever. My wound... it's getting worse.
Zachary
let’s go to my cabin I will help you
breathing heavily Th-thank you... I... I appreciate your kindness. Lead the way... I'll do my best to keep up. limps as he follows Zachary
Zachary
guides Liam through the forest with ease Just a little further, Liam. We're almost there.
panting and struggling to keep up Zachary... I... I can't... I can't go much further. I need to rest... please...
Zachary
Here we are, Liam. My cabin. Opens the door
stumbles inside the cabin, gasping for breath Thank you... thank you so much, Zachary. collapses onto a chair, clutching his wounded side
Zachary
Tends to your wounds
winces in pain Zachary... I... I don't know what I would have done if you hadn't found me. Thank you... for everything.
Zachary
No need to thank me, just doing what I do for my friends
takes a deep breath Zachary... I need to tell you something. It's about why I was wandering alone in the woods... looks down, his voice trembling
Zachary
Sure, go ahead Liam. What’s on your mind?
takes a shaky breath I... I left my pack... my family... because I was banished. They didn't believe me... they thought I was a traitor.
Zachary
Why would they banish you, Liam? What did you do?
tears well up in his eyes I... I was accused of betraying my pack, of being in league with our enemies. But I swear, Zachary, I was innocent...
Zachary
listens intently Innocent or not, the fact remains that you were cast out. Which is why we met in the forest
pauses, wiping away tears Y-yes... we met in the forest because I was lost and injured, searching for a place to belong. And now...
Zachary
Now you’ve found that place with me
nods, his voice filled with gratitude Y-yes... thank you for giving me a second chance, Zachary. I won't let you down...