Moonspear Wipe-Out

Pyx smiled softly, containing a chuckle over the face that the girl had made at the rock. She was also pleased that she accepted her nuzzle, and the warmth in her chest grew wider. She watched the girl move it, silent for the moment, though sure to give encouraging glances when the princess winced. She watched where the tender spots where, what touches made her face involuntarily clench. She was so very strong, trying to keep it all hidden. Pyx would need to brag to both her parents about it.

The paw wiggled, although stiffly. There was swelling there, Pyx had felt the heat against her nose as she had touched it. It moved though, which was the most important thing. It wasn't broken, thank goodness. Perhaps it was just a sprain and a bruise or two. Pyx nodded after the girl had finished, and at the young one's question she raised her eyes to meet the Princess's own. A smile bloomed on her face. "You did so very well just now. I'll have to tell your parents how brave you were, how strong and grown up. I think it's what is called a "sprain". That means that it's not broken, which is wonderful, and that it won't be forever, which is even better." Pyx nodded as she explained, smiling still. "I'm going to go get something to help it not hurt so much, and then I'll help you get back home so you can rest. Do you think you can be brave again while I go?"

The cache wasn't far, thankfully, but even still Pyx hated leaving her here. She wished she was smaller and she could just lift her and take her along, but already Amekaze and Charon's first litter was growing. It would be easier to ask her to wait. She watched Korei's face, waiting for an answer. If she said no, she'd call for someone to sit with her while she fetched what she needed.