Wapun Meadow bloodgrand

Dutch did not relax until he had reassured himself that Chakliux spoke true. He was unharmed — which gave the panther leave to feel just a little bit irritated with him again! This low simmer of poor sentiment was fueled only by pain, however, and it did not cloud his opinion of the man.

"It's what my mother says when she's feeling too kind to say, suck it up, buttercup," Dutch replied, smirking in spite of the insistent throb of pain.

He was still, as asked for, while Chakliux worked, only turning his head to watch with narrowed eyes. The ritual was then observed only briefly before he lost interest and let out a little sigh.

"I am not fit to go chasing, now," he said, aggravated with himself.