Hushed Willows negotiations breaking down, see those leaders start to frown

They moved in silence. Left to her thoughts, Reverie found herself quickly falling into panic. The scent of infection was strong, and if it crept too far into Mae's skull, there would be little any healer could do to prevent her death. Did she know that? Did Akavir know that?

When they reached the cave, Reverie sat Mae in one corner and beckoned Akavir to the other. I need you to soak these in water and bring them back, please, She said softly, offering two pieces of dried moss for him to take. There's a stream in the meadow just outside.

Then she went to her little herb grinding station, a large flat rock with a broad, steeply curved stick beside it. Reverie sorted out several herbs to place atop the rock, and a few more to bring to Mae. She tried not to let herself think too much. No good could come of that.