Alone and afraid

Spirit had been even more reclusive than usual during these last few months.. which wasn't saying much for the already quite shy boy. He felt more comfortable hiding away in his den and praying for the sunlight to return. He hadn't even seen Strawberry in a few days now but he knew she feared getting sick and getting him sick in turn - hopefully she was just trying to be cautious and stay out of danger. Either way he found himself growing lonely and - having not seen his sister in a few days now, either - he thought he ought to check on her. Her scent grew strong as he neared her den, moving cautiously and quietly through the thicket. The dark and the disconcerting growths that seemed to be plaguing the world were all things he was sick of. He longed for sunshine and for the sound of birdsong once again. "G-gloom?" He called out softly as he neared her, noting her position on the ground. "A-are you alright?" Even if she seemed off, even from a distance, that wouldn't stop him from hurrying to her side and nudging her gently, trying to check on her.