Barrow Fields shine a light into the wreckage

I think I'll fade here since we have a new one now <3

His heart beat more rapidly in his chest as he watched the male glance over himself, his injured limb; he wondered if the earlier hostility would return, if he would meet teeth for his kindness. Strangely, he couldn't bring himself to regret it— wouldn't, even if it did go badly. Surprise flitted across his face briefly when he was instead thanked. He tilted his head down slightly, eyes going to the ground between his paws for a few beats.
Of course, Alarian murmured, then lapsed back into silence. Off and on he would study the stranger, but he did not speak again. Fear that he would say the wrong thing ultimately held back any words he might have had. Come morning, he would hunt for him— and at some later point, reluctantly depart for home.