Earth's Pull

He felt better knowing the she-wolf was not bothered by his dependence, naive to the fact that she, or any wolf, could have lied to him at that moment. Not that he was ignorant to the action of lying, considering he had done so not even a few seconds ago, but that he saw no reason for her to lie to him. He watched the she-wolf that he now knew as Circe leave towards the outcrop, waiting obediently for her quick return.

His ear's perked forward as she dropped the bundle, eyes widening in genuine curiosity as she unfurled the packages to reveal the dried leaves inside. Though he could not know which plant was which or name off their properties, he was interested in how they would dull his pain. Plants have always been a major interest of his but had never really learned of them as no one could teach him. The only way he could self-teach was to eat a plant and see what it would do. He was smart enough to understand this was a dangerous way or learning so he contented himself with just looking at them. Now he could really see them at play.

He did not hesitate to take the herbs into his mouth, chewing well as instructed before consuming them. The effects were not instant like he expected, but the effects were noticeable when they did start to kick in. No longer did the wound throb painfully, the burning sensation lifting. However, his head also began to feel light. His eyelids started to feel heavy and he slowly slunk back down to the ground. He did not anticipate sedative properties would be used and a mix of disappointment and anxiety swirled in his mind. The disappointment of him not getting to see how she would heal his leg. The anxiety of being so vulnerable in front of a stranger, no longer capable of self-defense if need be.

Him being so lightweight, the wolfsbane was not only enough to calm him but to also put him to sleep. He knew he could not fight the effects of the flower concoction, so he willingly fell into the comforting arms of slumber.