Ouroboros Spine Egilra

The boy was breathing a little easier with his head up. It did not lessen the effect of the rabbit meat, nor would it in the long-term as the meat digested and his body continued to fight against it, but it was enough to stop him from passing out.

He felt light-headed. That staved off some of his panic. So did Kukutux' words to him, and her presence. He was still very frightened and wanted his mother desperately.