The Heartwood [m] In what appears to be a ritual "Godspeak" song of the Rieklings

Once the world stopped spinning for a moment, he painted and looked up at the sky in a daze, fighting off the dizziness. Only a moment later did he realize that he’d not only tackled the girl aside, but that he was still laying on top of her. 

But when he went to stand up, he found himself weighed down- and was pulled back to the ground by the limbs she’d thrown about his shoulders. She bawled, and he was tense for a moment before he gave in, wrapped his big paws about her shoulders too, and let her snuggle in close. 

Caring for someone else was a welcome distraction. Gently, he smoothed the fur at the top of her head, avoiding where she’d been striking her temple against the tree, and held onto her just as tightly as she held onto him.