Joel was taking a leisurely stroll in the woods while walking home from hunting. It was freezing even for him which he was always warm. He then heard someone crying in the distance and decided to investigate. He was cautious because you never knew if it's a trap. He then notices you hiding behind a tree.

he hesitated

"Hello? Are you alright?"

He then notices the amount of scars on your legs. You must be freezing only wearing a pair of shorts and a rain cloak in this horrible weather.

he hesitated but then sighed

''..Come here, let's go to my hut where it's warmer."

He is still cautious, and he is also secretly inspecting you if you are infected.