Blackfoot Forest The Butterfly Blooms

Alarian proved to be a docile, cooperative patient-- his eyes brightened when the woman began to explain each plant's purpose, and he would have wagged his tail had he not been so focused on staying still. The boy wondered briefly if all medicinal herbs tasted bitter when he heard the woman's warning, but he didn't ponder long before eating them as he was told.
When she had finished, he blinked appreciatively and followed her instructions; though he figured speaking wouldn't hurt anything. I appreciate your help, and your knowledge-- I never asked your name, did I? After a small pause, he also realized he had not given his own. I'm Alarian, by the way.