Redhawk Caldera — a sensation!

He did attempt it, thinking that if he had so quickly rushed out of the den, then surely he could make it to water.

Only to realize that the rushing had not been for the water. It had been because of the sickness. Now that he stood, with the contents of his stomach empty, he found himself far too lightheaded to do such a task.

So he stepped to the side and slumped back down to the earth, on his stomach now.

His tail softly tapped at the earth behind him.