Ravensblood Forest Hunter Down

I'll make the best hunter, dad, just wait, the boy assured his father, grinning like a fool. He knew it was silly, to be happy for being injured, but, well... he was still a boy, yearning to prove his strength and his worth. Then, he sighed, But yes, I'll be sure to rest plenty. And no doubt Lorelai would be checking him over during the next several days.

The poppy seed kicked in as Lorelai was spreading the herb mixture on his forehead — it stung at first, but now it all felt pleasantly numb, and he was beginning to feel sleepy. He told Lorelai, 'M good, aunt Lorelai. No pain... mmm, kinda sleepy... Vale hoped he'd be allowed to sleep soon.