Mount Apikuni And now I'm tryin' not to drown

He was eating when Takiyok finally woke. The goat that Zephyr had brought would be difficult, if not impossible, for her to stomach. Much of his eating was in preparation for feeding her like a pup, even if she wanted to refuse food. Zephyr was beside her. The both of them were drained.
When Taikon heard her voice, weak in the air, he spun around. Oh thank God, he breathed, moving quickly back to them. Zephyr explained the situation numbly. Taikon shut his eyes and lowered his head beside Takiyok's. He didn't say anything, afraid of overwhelming her and afraid that anything he said might make Zephyr spin out again. He could smell vomit. The scent was strong and gagging, but he didn't care. She was alive.