Enough running

She listened carefully as the male spoke, surprised to hear that he was also new here. When he asked if she was hurt, she wondered if she should answer truthfully. It must have been obvious from her demeanor, but she was wary of admitting her weakness right now. Although... he said he meant her no harm, and he certainly didn't look threatening, not that he looked small or weak. In fact, he looked fairly self-confident. She sighed, so uncertain of herself. "Yes, my hind leg..." she murmured, looking to the ground and folding her ears back. She held up her injured hind paw, which burned and ached painfully.

Still staring at the ground, she shuffled her forepaws. "I'm so exhausted... do you know if there's any shelter?" she asked hopefully, glancing up at him fretfully, "Uhm... and, is there any food? I know it's a lot to ask..." She gulped, taking in a deep but somewhat painful breath. Anxiety clawed at her insides. Already revved up and afraid, she felt everything else more intensely right now, and she couldn't help but to worry despite the wolf's seemingly friendly demeanor. The last wolf she'd met had seemed concerned and caring at first, too.