Nature, Nurture

Spirit had little idea what to expect when he first encountered Meadow, but he'd quickly been surprised to learn just how kind she was. She was going out of her way to include him, to teach him about what she was doing as well as letting him tag along in her search for the herb she was looking for. "I-I'd love that," he spoke meekly, but with that same bubbling of eager interest and enthusiasm, even in the quiet tones of his voice. His mother would be so proud! He could already picture the delight on her face when he came home and told her everything he'd learned today with Meadow. Maybe he could even grow to be a healer alongside her, helping the rest of his pack whenever he could. He knew that was likely a distant dream, but he couldn't help but wonder if he was capable of ever attaining such a goal...

He found himself grinning slightly at her encouragement. Maybe speaking to his mother about his interest in herbs would help him decide if it was a goal worth pursuing. Either way, he wouldn't figure it out right now, no matter how hard he might try. "T-thank you," Spirit added after a moment of thought. He appreciated her time quite a bit. Her company alone was quite kind to effort him, let alone have the patience to actually teach him. He was infinitely grateful for her kindness.

She went on, explaining she'd teach him about some common plants, and if he was interested then she'd teach him more. His eyes widened, obviously interested. "H-how would I find you?" He asked after a beat. He only knew her name, nothing else about where she lived or.. well, anything else about her. "I-if I wanted l-lessons," he clarified, his stammer softening but not quite fully disappearing. Originally they'd just been on the search for some horsetail, but now this! "I'd.. love to l-learn some. After we find some.. h-horsetail?"