Whitebark Stream time don’t make it better

the sounds which came from this stranger's mouth were certainly interesting, but not enough to keep alsek's attention. he continued wandering through the thorny foliage without much regard for surya until realizing that his companion wasn't behind him anymore!

frustrated and shocked, alsek began the journey back to the surface. but before he could reach sunlight... no-no! he exclaimed, then caught by the bush's unrelenting grasp. his dark fur was entangled in the foliage, lending him no leeway with which to escape.

what was he meant to do now? alsek tried tugging himself away, worsening the injury.