Dawnlark Plains string from your tether unwinds

He heard Sebastian’s approach not long after he’d given up on trying to call for Aditya, and tensed slightly at first. When he heard his voice, though, he relaxed. He moved his head by fractions to look at the large grey male, wincing a little at the pain of the movement. As the other spoke, it became apparent to River that he’d have to move again, and he dreaded it.
But he did as he was told, silently enduring the pain associated with any motion that shifted his neck. He swallowed dutifully, eyes stinging; swallowing hurt almost as much as trying to talk. Then his gaze turned to Sebastian, eyes questioning. He wanted to know what the seeds were from, but he couldn’t ask, so he hoped the inquisitive look was enough.