Northstar Vale veer—zaara

making some assumptions, let me know if this is not okay!! perhaps a thread for someone who wants medic trade?

he led @Dawn away from the place that he'd found her; the two of them headed up into the mountains they'd once traveled before, though under vastly different circumstances. he did not stop for anything, not until he felt reasonably sure that they were far away from whatever demon had poisoned her. he kept his steps slow, but steady.

they had to keep going. keep going. keep going.

they ended up in the shadowy edge of a valley that they'd gazed upon with wonder. his emotions were much different now. there were fresh scent markings along the edge, and he was cognizant enough, at least, to respect them, stopping well shy. adi turned his gaze to dawn, silently pleading that whatever ailed her was fading, at least.

tell me you're okay, aditya whispered, closing the distance between them. without thinking, he took her into his embrace if she'd allow, drawing her tight against him, rocking slightly. tell me you'll be okay.