Silvertip Mountain Complications

Ryuu spread the paste onto his wound with her nose. "You're very gentle," he complimented her. "You think we should let it dry on there and see what happens?" he asked. If he got up now, it might just fall off because of gravity. If it dried, it might stay in place long enough to help.

She confessed she was nervous about going to see other packs- for herself and for him. "You don't have to worry about me. I can protect myself, and you for that matter. It isn't like we're just going into another pack's territory without their permission. We go to their boundaries, howl for them, ask if it's possible to learn from their healer, and if not, we simply leave." It was all very cut and dry for Steady, and he didn't quite understand Ryuu's anxiety about it. But, I won't pressure you to go. Just keep in mind I'll gladly come along with you," he added.