Wild Berry Meadow What are you running from, and may I interfere

The coughing and trouble catching his breath had taken a good amount of energy as usual, and he had almost fallen asleep despite how miserable he felt. Sleep didn't come easy when he felt so bad all the time, so he took it whenever he could get it regardless of how it came about. His heavy eyelids drooped from exhaustion, barely closing before the soft whisper of his name made him flick open his eyes. Eleni. He hadn't seen much of her recently, but that had been for the best probably. He didn't want her to worry over him or become ill herself. He didn't know if he could give her whatever was making him so sick, but he didn't really want to take any chances...at first. But the last few days had been lonely, and he found himself aching for her company. So he didn't try to push her away now, as selfish as that might be. East lifted his head, coughing a few times before offering her a raspy: Hey you. He managed a weak smile but couldn't hold it for long, nor could he hold his head up anymore; it fell back down on his paws, but his gaze remained on her face. He hoped she would stay, but he wouldn't blame her if she left.