so long as you're ok im ok

"Hello," he returned when Lasher's mate came to them. She was an elegant creature, and did not spare much time for formalities before plying her trade. The blue-nosed wolf chuffed in amusement, and quietly allowed her to do what she intended, except to answer her question. "I did at first, but not now," he replied.

She pushed some herbs to him, and he chewed them carefully and thoroughly. Her touch upon his head was was gentle, but by reflex he winced as she applied the goldenrod. Lasher stole away from them for a few minutes, returning with soaked moss, and bidding him to drink as he made proper introductions. Luke drew all the water he could from the moss, then lifted his head to grin foolishly as his lover referred to him as the same.

"I'm delighted to meet you," he addressed Willow. "I do apologize though for putting you to work." He winked as his happy tail swept the ground with its back and forth movements.