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I put out the cigarette and swung out of the tree, racing into the woods. Pushing past bushes, tree limbs, and other stray objects, I soon came upon a young lady at the grove. She appeared to be very dirty, but there was blood pouring from her shoulder. Being moved greatly, I approached her. She seemed startled and tried to move from me, but I assured her I wouldn't hurt her.
"What did this to you?" I asked her calmly, reaching into a small pouch for bandages and salves, things of the healing nature. She relaxed some as I rolled her sleeve up, wincing some.
"I was attacked by a bear...it left though. You don't have to worry about me. So many people passed by me, not caring." I pressed a finger to her lips and helped her to her feet, leading her to the stream.
"I'm going to help you get cleaned up...then I'll take care of that wound." I had managed to bandage it securely to stop most of the bleeding already. The girl soon cleaned up and I handed her fresh clothes, using the rags she had before as bandages after I disinfected them. She sat down and winced as I cleaned over the wound more, then placed a salve over the wound. She remained silent the whole time, until I placed a fresh bandage over her wound again. She cried out.
"I'm sorry...but it has to be done." She nodded as I secured the bandage, finally helping her to her feet. I turned around and started packing things in my pouch again, talking as I did. "Try to avoid doing anything with the arm for a few weeks...and apply a fresh bandage and salve every other day."
I turned around to give her the supplies, only to see she had
disappeared without a trace. I heard a bird chirp above me, and smiled
despite my confusion.