Northstar Vale comfort in the clutter

He finally managed to clear his throat, hacking a bit to clear the rest from his airway. Everything still felt a bit raw, but at least he didn't feel like he was going to expire in the next breath.

Epoch has a healer, right? Maybe you should, uh, get checked out so that doesn't happen again. He followed her without further comment to the spring. The water was bitter cold, but he let it wash away the rest of her half-digested food before dipping his muzzle down for a long drink to rid the taste of... well, vomit.

His throat soothed and his breath probably much better, he collapsed back on the bank.

I think I came here to talk to you about somethin', but that's fine. We can just vomit and choke instead.