Lecter snorted. I do not believe you, Xi'nuata. It is indeed a situation warranting you to be tended,
he muttered, falling into step. If you were to fall ill, what would happen to your Vale? You are one of the only strong.
Ears flicked in vague irritation. The bones can wait for now. Let me tend at least your stomach.
It occurred to the bloodstained beast to tell her what it was that ailed her, but Lecter wished to be completely sure before relaying the information. There was but one beast he considered capable of fathering the fierce woman's babes; he fought the urge to curl his lip in derision of the union, and settled his gaze on Xi'nuata to see if she would comply.
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Ears flicked as Xi'nuata sat down, and Lecter tipped his head. Remain here.
Slipping away from her, to the left of the trail and into the trees, it was not long before the healer returned with the herbs he had stocked closer to his reach. Lemon balm, mint. Chew these,
he ordered of her, settling to his own haunches with concern until he appeared a ragged gargoyle. The citrus will ease your nausea, the mint, your belly.
When did your sickness begin? Did you throw up only saliva or had you eaten a meal beforehand?
Lecter queried Xi'nuata with the intensity of a healer toward his patient; he intended that she answer each question, and truthfully.
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ty! nat made it for me :P and small powerplay in here, with the touching..
Hmm. So it has been three times that you have vomited.
Lecter filed this away in a mental file, but thus far Xi'nuata's symptoms appeared as innocuous as pregnancy; it did not seem to be the beginning throes of an illness. But he would be sure. When you pass water, does it have a rank smell? And the vomitus itself this morning; was it coloured with yellow or green?
Lecter could no more explain infection than any other creature — he attributed it to having swallowed a demon — but in those who threw up oddly coloured bile, he had seen sickness and fever quickly take hold.
Before she could pull away or bristle, Lecter leant forward to press his nose briefly against her temple. She did not burn, and so he retreated, hackles bristling momentarily as he did not know how she would react. Some illnesses begin innocently; a few bouts of sickness, a looseness in the bowels, but in three to four days they begin to burn with fever and nothing can be done for them.
He spoke casually, though his inner cruelty wondered how Xi'nuata would react.
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There is another sickness that creeps in after afflicted prey has been eaten,
Lecter continued, in hopes that he would frighten Xi'nuata further. The patient seems normal enough, until one day the mind snaps and the wolf rushes about, attacking its fellows with foam dripping from its jaws. No amount of water can ever quench the thirst of those so wrought with this disease, and death is slow.
Casting a glance at the goldscale woman, Lecter shook his muzzle dramatically.
But you smell of something else. It befell my first wife; it affected my second, and also my daughter,
he murmured softly, icewater eyes filled with an uncharacteristic pity as he met Xi'nuata's eyes. It must run its course, unfortunately.
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lol he gets his fun where he can!
There was true fear in her eyes now, tremouring in her voice. For a long time, Lecter merely sat upon his haunches and gazed at the woman, seeming to memorize the features of her visage before disease stripped them away. It is a fairly long process. Your body will have no energy and your sides will begin to swell,
he muttered matter-of-factly. Your hunger will increase tenfold, and toward the end, your teats may drip liquid. The pack will not be affected by it — not physically.
A black humour sparked in his mad eyes, and he gave a wry twist of his lips to Xi'nuata; he had played enough, and his respect was deep enough for her that he would not tease her further. You are with child, Xi'nuata,
the shaman informed the Vale woman, before tittering a mad chortle.
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aww :3
All at once, the fear gave way to joy, and Lecter's eyes widened. The women of his experience had never acted so, at least in his presence, so as Xi'nuata lunged for him, delight filling her eyes, the shaman scrambled backwards awkwardly, which overbalanced him beneath her embrace and brought him down upon the ground. Her body trembled with excitement, which he blatantly did not understand, seeing as how he could only think of one man strong enough to have fathered children recently.
You are emotional already!
he exclaimed, but pushed his nose awkwardly into her ruff for half a second before he cleared his throat, asking silently that she allow him to rise from where he had foolishly fallen. And for the most fleeting of moments, he recalled his own joy at discovering Jinx's pregnancy, and he hated Xi'nuata for her success, but the emotion had disappeared as quickly as it had come.
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Tell your mate first,
Lecter instructed, and let the rest of them decide for themselves why your scent has changed. Soon it will not be able to be hidden, but do not boast of it now, lest you move the Gods against you for your hubris.
He paused, then went on. Your diet must reflect the new lives you carry; you must demand the richest part of the kills. Do not give it away, save to perhaps Dawa. And until your sides swell and the babes are locked into your belly, do not strain yourself. Do not hunt large game. It poses a danger to the unborn by putting too much stress upon yourself.
I will find herbs for you to take that will strengthen you. Continue your border patrols, but allow the other one to handle the skirmishes. Though you are strong, you are now also delicate; fighting is something you must avoid, unless it is out of necessity.
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Through his spiel, Lecter did notice that something had distracted her and stolen away the boundless joy exhibited only moments before. He fell silent, considering her and what it was upon her mind, and at length he inclined his head toward her. And if this is something that you decide is not ... prudent at the moment, I will give you a potion to dispel them from your womb. Keep in mind that it will not be pleasant, and will hurt.
Despite what had happened to Jinx, Lecter felt that termination of a pregnancy should always be an option for an expectant female, because he was a secret progressive but he instructed her further: And if the latter is what you decide, then tell no one. He will not understand, Xi'nuata.
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Lecter gave a negative toss of his muzzle. Not to anyone who is uneducated in such matters,
he reassured her. It will be some time before your ... situation becomes apparent.
But he did not know Raheerah, nor how closely he watched his mate, or the scent of his mate. Perhaps the goldscale woman would escape notice until such a time as she had made her decision.
He watched her for a long moment, before a glance to the sky overhead warned him of the sun's position, and the time of day it was. I must leave you now, but I will return. Think well upon all that I have said.
He lingered, to hear her response, ears cupped for it.
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