Dragoncrest Cliffs Finally I can join my family.

eske sobbed into her, and portia felt more protective than she ever had-- even with her own damn children. she wrapped herself best she could (as she was still rather small) around the cheka and licked at her the space between her ears. they were rhythmic licks that she hoped comforted, but she herself was feeling rather sick after seeing this. her gaze fell to heda, but now was not the time to explain, not with eske here. when eske's sobs were further apart and shock had seemed to settle in, she called for melchior to escort her to her den-- she'd be there soon. medicine for shock and sleep would help, she thought.

she did not stand, instead pressed her own nose to kendra's cheek. she took a few deep breaths before looking to her heda, frowning. "poison. no one's fault, her own mistake," she murmured softly, gaze falling back to kendra, "i arrived too late-- i don't think i had enough time to mix an antidote for her anyway."