Swiftcurrent Creek August slipped away into a moment in time.

They decided they needed to move Akavir to his den, so they monitored him until he began to stir. Once that happened, the two medics assisted their patient to his den, where they continued watching him. Eventually, as Arlette had Cygnet to care for, Eshe took on the responsibilities solo. She would work around the clock to try and help him, only resting when she was confident he was comfortable and eating when she could spare a bite or two. This cycle continued for weeks; day by day, fatigue chipped away at the woman until she was nothing more than a shell of her former self.

All work and no play made Eshe a dull woman.