Bill could hardly bear the sight before him. The creature, small and delicate, was clearly in pain. Each attempt it made to stand up was futile; it would try to rise, only to fall back down, letting out soft whimpers. With a sinking heart, Bill understood that he had to act fast to save this little life.
His instinct was to reach out and soothe the creature, to offer some form of comfort. However, his attempts were met with cries of fear. Every time he edged nearer, the creature would let out a cry of alarm, an explicit request for him to keep his distance. This left Bill in a frustrating predicament; he wanted to help, but the creature’s fear of him was preventing any form of aid.