don't try to fix me i'm not broken

He was only disappointed that she woke up because he didn’t wish to disturb her healing body. Also because he would have fallen asleep right there and right then if she didn’t speak his name. No, he couldn’t fall asleep he had to go make sure the pups were okay.. ”You look like how I feel.” He groaned heavily, forgetting the last time he had groomed himself let alone sat down. She sounded harsh, probably the effects of smoke inhalation. Rhyme was happy to see her so alert though.

”It’s good to see you too.” He muttered tiredly, eyes blinking as he fought to keep them open. ”I just stopped in for a minute, I need to go check.. on. the pups.” His words were growing more difficult, but he felt determined. Rhyme would make his way back to the maple tree with his eyes closed if he needed to. Obviously his paws weren’t obeying his slowing mind though.