It's About Thyme! [Healing Lesson]
07-30-2017, 12:40 AM
Exodus watched as some other wolves filed into the gathering, including his brother Paladin. He could be mistaken, but he thought perhaps he saw a tinge of sadness on the boy's visage, but it was hidden well, if it'd been there at all, as Paladin introduced himself to the small gathering. A gentle smile formed upon his face as pride for his brother welled up inside. The boy had studied hard with the Nomads, and had rightfully gained himself a rank that was perhaps above the level of what other fully grown and experienced wolves had achieved. Exodus just hoped that he would be able to attain a rank like his brother had - he didn't want to be looked down on as a child for much longer, nor did he wish to be a trainee forever. He wanted to start putting his training to the test of real life - that was his natural impatience and desire to bound ahead. But today would not yet be the day, the knowledge of which helped him to keep his patience and allowed him to be happy for his sibling without being soured by jealousy.
As Solveiga began the lesson, he was reminded that his knowledge in healing techniques and herbs was extremely lacking, another reason he didn't feel in too much of a rush to gain rank in the pack just yet. He perked eagerly as she spoke, eyeing the two plants that she presented. Wait, were they two different ones, or the same plant? Just then the healer would tell them that they ought never to judge a plant by appearance alone. He leaned forward as Solveiga gave them space to sniff each plant in turn. He liked the smell of the lavendar - he swore the scent reminded him of his mother -
while the wolfsbane was dimmer in scent and less pleasant. He'd commit the scents to memory,
knowing he'd be able to tell the difference if he ever needed to.
The healer asked if there were any questions, but Exodus shook his head. He wouldn't know what to ask, but he certainly wanted to hear more. It may not have been his greatest interest, but he still enjoyed learning new things, and he thought that if his brother enjoyed the trade so much, perhaps he ought to try to share that interest in a way. Not only that, but he believed he'd be better off and of more use to his family and pack if his knowledge and skills were well-rounded, even if he specialized in fighting.
As Solveiga began the lesson, he was reminded that his knowledge in healing techniques and herbs was extremely lacking, another reason he didn't feel in too much of a rush to gain rank in the pack just yet. He perked eagerly as she spoke, eyeing the two plants that she presented. Wait, were they two different ones, or the same plant? Just then the healer would tell them that they ought never to judge a plant by appearance alone. He leaned forward as Solveiga gave them space to sniff each plant in turn. He liked the smell of the lavendar - he swore the scent reminded him of his mother -
while the wolfsbane was dimmer in scent and less pleasant. He'd commit the scents to memory,
knowing he'd be able to tell the difference if he ever needed to.
The healer asked if there were any questions, but Exodus shook his head. He wouldn't know what to ask, but he certainly wanted to hear more. It may not have been his greatest interest, but he still enjoyed learning new things, and he thought that if his brother enjoyed the trade so much, perhaps he ought to try to share that interest in a way. Not only that, but he believed he'd be better off and of more use to his family and pack if his knowledge and skills were well-rounded, even if he specialized in fighting.