Bearclaw Valley interim

Evien would return with the burdock root and a leaf to set the poultice on when it was chewed. "This will numb the pain a little, and kill infection," he explained, taking one more quick look at the wound before he turned back to his herbs and began to chew them up. 

If he noticed the softening of Merrick's gaze, he said nothing. If his own gaze was gentle as he turned back to the leader, it might be because the healer also felt something akin to friendship for the dark coywolf. Loyalty, yes - he'd likely always be loyal to Merrick, even if they clashed from time to time. Affection? That was to be seen.