Let The Shadows Fall Behind You
Percy
10-17-2020, 02:46 PM
The look of momentary terror that crosses Percy’s face as Meadow asks if she is interested in being a healer, is all the answer the small wolf needs. Offering a sympathic look as Percy speaks, Meadow nods in understanding. The healer says, “I am sorry. If you ever need anything, I will be glad to help!” A smile appears as she looks to Theo and offers the squirrel a wink and dip of her head in greeting. Rigel hoots his own greeting, not moving from his perch atop the hut. Instead, the owl fluffs out and turns his head to look around, keeping watch over them all. When Meadow talks of the healing hut and Percy agrees to see it, the earthen hued wolf’s eyes light up with delight. The healer really is proud of the creation that she and Rigel had made. Her banter with Rigel brings a lopsided smile to the darker wolf’s features and Meadow offers a bright smile in return. Looking to Percy, the small wolf says, “The hut is right over here!” before taking the bundle of berries in her mouth and heading toward the large hut that Rigel sits on top of. The outside doesn’t look like much, just stretched, tanned hides and a doorway marked by two beams and hanging furs. Pushing her way past the furs, Meadow steps to the side to hold the fur aside and allow Percy to enter. Beams crisscross the walls, anchoring into tree trunks that form a circle around the perimeter. There is a hole in the ground in the center of the hut. It has been lined with rocks of various sizes and, situated around that hole, are six beds of fur. Each one is thick and plush. In the back is another bed, also made with thick furs and next to it is a tree stump lined with containers and herbs. The ceiling is high and even a tall wolf would be comfortable in this space. Lanterns hang at irregular intervals from the ceiling and interspersed are herbs that are tied in bundles and in various stages of drying. The sweet smell of herbs hangs in the air, meant to comfort and relax those that visit. Meadow moves off toward another tree stump crowded with herbs and places the bundle of berries on it before turning to Percy and saying, “It took me some time to make the hut. I hardened the beams with fire before installing them. The hole in the middle is where I put hot rocks. I keep a small fire smoldering at all times outside to heat various large rocks. Once I put some in the hole, I pour water over them to create steam. In the winter it will warm the hut and help all those with breathing problems.” Looking around the hut for a moment, Meadow then turns her gaze to Percy and asks, “Do you like it?” and offering the wolf a small smile. |
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