Blacktail Deer Plateau Amalfi

That works!

Peregrine stifled a sigh, not wanting to drag down Osprey's optimism with his own pessimistic perspective. "He will stay alive and be well cared for, no matter how it turns out," he said to her as they began to walk in the direction of the medic's den. "Willow? She's dedicated herself to looking after him full time. I make a point to stop by several times a day but she's constantly by his side. She honors him like a husband, even though they never made official vows."

It wasn't long before they arrived at Blue Willow's den. It appeared the dark Healer was making one of her brief forays beyond her homestead, as Atticus was alone. He did nothing to acknowledge his brother and sister as they arrived. He simply stared emptily into space, something which never failed to make Peregrine sad and uneasy. He glanced sideways at Osprey to see what she made of it.

"He eats when you put food in his mouth and walks when you get him to stand. He's physically functional, just not... there, mentally speaking," Peregrine explained softly.