Donny's struggle bore fruit as one of the other strangers drove the blade into the side of the wolf. Not very deep, but it was a valiant effort. And more importantly showed the dire wolf that Donny was [i]not[/i] alone. It backed off and Donny was ready for round two, but instead it signaled for a retreat, with most of the pack fleeing with their alpha, sans the ones that were too wounded or for some reason on their side. Donny was still huffing and ready for a fight but once the wolves were all gone the pain hit him all at once. He's pretty sure he had some broken ribs or at least a super sore back, not to mention the big bite in his leg, and his shield arm was bloodied and bruised. But he was alive, thanks to these strangers.

Going back to pick up his bow, Donny looked to the other folk. Their clothes were rather odd, not a design he's ever seen before. Colorful too. They handled themselves well yet at the same time seemed lost. He wondered if they were just a bunch of noble kids who stumbled onto him. Again however, despite whatever lack of skill they had they saved Donny. He couldn't deny that and was grateful for it, so he bowed his head to them as he leaned against his shovel. [color=firebrick]"Thank you. I would've been prey if y'all didn't come help me. But What are y'all doing out here in the sticks?"[/color] It was then that Donny also began to realize just how late it was. His lantern was still brightly lit, but he didn't want everyone out here for too long, less more wolves or worse accost them.

[color=firebrick]"Name's Donny. We probably shouldn't stick around here for long, unless y'all wanna fight more wolves. My home is nearby, I think I might have enough space for all of you."[/color]

Regardless if they followed or not Donny went home and prepared for guest. The place was... Always a bit messy, but moving some things around and bringing out the rug, and some old pillows, he at least had the place semi-presentable for guest. As presentable as a peasant can get anyways. He also worked on some potato stew and toast. He wasn't sure about the others but he was starving.