Blacktail Deer Plateau Fallen from grace

When she finished, he listened, and after she spoke he heaved himself painfully to his feet. Though his head spun a bit, it soon leveled, and he knew he would manage at least the walk to his shelter. "It isn't far, just by the stream." He'd definitely be stopping to take a drink though, his throat felt like sand. "That way." He indicated the direction, then began the slow process of hauling his shabby self home. He heavily favored his injured leg and side, and if Harlyn came alongside for support, he would accept it gratefully. This was no time to allow himself further harm by giving in to foolish pride. He'd already had enough embarrassment for today and he hardly though this amount of weakness would be much worse.

"Thanks," he added, sure he had already said it but unable to remember at the moment. He was glad she had been there, and that she had the knowledge necessary. He'd be in a rougher spot right now if she hadn't been.

Fade this? feel free to PP dante however :)