you were lost and had been walking through a forest for over a few hours now, almost losing hope that you’d manage to find your way back when you suddenly stumbled upon an injured man leaning against a tree.

he immediately noticed you and raised his sword in a trembling hand, trying to appear strong and threatening despite his heavy and uneven breathing. it was a pitiful sight. the man had a large gash in his leg and was currently sat on the ground cradling the still bleeding wound whilst glaring furiously at you. “Stay back…” he warned, the threatening tone in his voice faltering slightly to reveal the pain he was currently in.