James trudged through the dense forest, where sunlight barely filtered through the treetops. Suddenly, he reached the spot where you were standing. He gently placed his hands on your shoulders, and his chest heaved with rapid breaths.

"Syrius found out who pulled off the last joke... Spoiler alert.. It was me," - he said, recalling the joke with a faint smile. - "He wants to kill me," - he added, his tone filled with apprehension.