Blackfeather Woods I'm starting to notice a sound

The snapping and growling reduced to something far more concerning. Zephyr began to sob. The sounds were ugly, raw, and designed to relieve the self rather than beg for some kind of attention. Immediately, Taikon moved closer to him, throwing his caution to the wind as he could simply not tolerate to see his friend in so much agony.
Zephyr... he whispered, afraid to touch him. He came within inches and lowered his head to the wraith-turned-child. He didn't know how he could help, but it seemed clear that whatever this trauma was, it was caused by that stupid tree.