I'm not the same as yesterday

He didn't expect to attract a crowd; one was plenty but two? At least there were more wolves other than his oceanic friend who cared about his wellbeing. Especially with his recent inactivity, it was no wonder someone would come by to check on him. The familiar face of Starling comforted his nerves, and in the back of his mind he knew the young healer would use his expertise to cure his sickness. "Hi Starling," he greeted palely and almost emotionlessly, his drained voice a bare whimper before being interrupted by a violent hack of multiple coughs erupting from his throat - the mere answer to the younger male's inquiry. At the approach of the smaller and unusual stranger, he blinked in a feeble greeting for he had lost his energy to talk. Already feeling tired upon his ebony paws, he settled himself upon his haunches, continuing to stare passively at the two visitors. He wanted to feel okay, though that simply wasn't the case.