The ranger collapsed to his knees as he looked at what he'd done. All that he'd worked for was shattered in one simple, inconsequential event. His entire life was gone. He had reverted completely to what he'd been before.<br/><br/>"I... I have to get you out of here. Fast. This thing you put on me... its burning. It wont last long, I assume. We have to get you back to town. Can you walk?"<br/><br/>He scooted forward, examining the boy's injuries. It took only a moment to decide he was unable. Without waiting for an answer to his question or asking for permission, he picked the boy up and started walking. He exited the cave quickly. Before the boy could do or say anything, the ranger was running back the way he'd come.