Hideaway Strath 20 going on 50

Rye quickly chased down all his symptoms, and began listing them off, "Persistently tired, loss of appetite, runny nose, cough, and maybe a fever. However I'm not sure, it may just be hotter than normal." His mind swirled with worry, he would no doubt he responsible if he got Towhee sick and for a moment, he considered asking her to stay. Alas, he brushed off that thought, guessing she would decline. Guilt, by now, had staked its claim in Ryes' mind. He felt useless in his current state, he couldn't hunt nor could he be around the pack. The most he could was upkeep the border and patrol, no doubt that wasn't helping him get better but it was too late for bed rest being the cure all.