Silvertip Mountain Complications

She explained that since the pack didn't have a healer yet, it was difficult to ask other for information that they probably wouldn't have. He thought for a moment, before coming up with an idea, "What about other packs? If we have any allies, you could visit their pack and learn from their healer," he said, a little excitedly. "I could go with you, if you're not comfortable going by yourself," he added. It could be daunting to go to another pack of wolves you didn't know, and his protectiveness came out, offering to be her escort.

She asked if he was in pain, and he shrugged. "It does hurt, though it doesn't affect the use of my leg," he said. He wanted to be honest, but he didn't like letting anyone know he hurt. He watched as she chewed up the plant. When she looked at him, he realized she wanted permission to put it on him. Figuring it would help, he laid down on his side, wounded leg up so that she had full access to it.