Otter Creek Save your breath, my brother

Before Raindrop came back from the creek, she could hear them before she saw them. Etienne was upset, and apparently Anselm caused it. She walked toward Anselm, but much to her dismay, the mess was still there. She scrunched her nose as she approached him, dropping a wad of wet moss soaked with water. “lick this if you’re thirsty. Water’s important.” She said simply. Then she realized, Etienne had walked off, in the opposite direction. She trotted about 5 feet from him. “If you want to leave, I understand. But, What do I do if you won’t be here?” Yes, she had watched Eti work on him, he used Reeds, Honey, and Aloe. But perhaps words would reassure her.

I’m not stopping him. :D