Shivers

Meadow, her tail wagging slowly and a happy smile still on her lips, watches Abilene. While hopeful that the tri-colored wolf will say yes, she is still exceptionally happy when she does agree. Almost bouncing from joy, she tries to keep her paws firmly planted on the ground. So far, things have been going well and she hopes that she doesn’t do anything to foul things up. Making a mental note to try very hard not to talk too much, Meadow instead nods her understanding and smiles brightly.

When the other wolf starts to walk, the small female takes that as her cue to follow. Moving to keep pace with Abilene, Meadow asks, “So Abilene, have you even been here before?” Hoping she is being polite and not prying, the smaller female thinks it might be a good trade to offer some information about herself. Speaking slower and putting great thought into her words, she says, “I come from a place to the south of here. The pack that I am part of live in a place called Tall Grass Plains. We are a pack of fighters and warriors.”

Meadow is so proud of her family and it shines in her talk of them. After a brief pause she looks at Abilene as they walk and adds, “Well, they are the fighters, I am a healer for them. They tend to hurt themselves more than I would like.” A soft laugh filters out and she shakes her head with a smile. “That is why I am out here looking for herbs. Always good to have supplies. Oh, look Abilene! Dandelions!” Pointing her nose at the yellow weed that is prevalent in most places, Meadow says, “They are one of the most common herbs. Do you know what they can be used for?”

Not meaning to but the tri-colored wolf on the spot, the smaller female is just excited at the prospect of sharing some of her limited knowledge on healing plants.



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