Swiftcurrent Creek And curiosity

Cygnet crumpled at the first indication of her tummy problems, which gave Eshe a chance to reason with her. She wiped away the blood on her nose as she watched the child flop onto her side and gnaw at her side.

Does your belly hurt? She asked, her voice soft despite the throbbing pain on the tip of her nose. Here, she slid the herbs towards here, eat these—they’ll make you feel better.

She paused, glancing down at the medicine with a sigh. Here, I’ll take it with you, Eshe took a microdose, knowing that it’d upset her stomach at best; she had to do something to make Cygnet eat the herbs.