I Should Have Been Down

”Perhaps. I’m not great with most herbs, but I’m steadily learning.” He knew about a couple herbs that had added effects besides caffeine or taste. Maybe he’d seen his mother make tea like drinks and potions, he hadn’t paid enough attention. That was one thing her cursed his younger self for was not paying more attention to his mother and her actions before her death. He didn’t have another parent, all he had was Zagan and even his brother had been quiet recently.

She relaxed a little as he started up a bit of small talk while he finished the tea and gently pushed a bowl towards her. Dark ears swiveled towards her as he listened but kept his gaze at his tea bowl, blowing on the surface of the liquid gently before taking a timid sip so he didn’t burn his lips. ”Well, along with finding a nice place we’re looking to replenish our stores.” He chuckled softly. ”I’m not healer, but it’s amusing we’re out for essentially the same thing.” That and maybe a little more fresh air. He’d been thinking about Banshee too much. His first love, suddenly disappeared and he might never know what happened to her. The thought weighed heavily on him as he sipped.

”Getting out of the pack can be relaxing. It’s nice to clear your mind.” In solitude or seeking out the company of others. Like the woman beside him, getting a different perspective on the world from her eyes.