Idle paws

Hikaru hadn’t left the den much now that the mushrooms were getting larger, breathing was difficult enough. Sitting up was plenty of work. He was doing so now, just because for the moment it was easier to take in breath sitting up. He couldn’t really do much of anything besides wait and hope he pulled through whatever happened to him. He was losing hope, but he would never give up.

Silver kohl lined eyes lifted from his paws as he watched Briar come in. She was a familiar and comforting sight while he was in such dire straits. She paused slightly at the door, offering her company and something to occupy his empty paws. Hika’s grin grew, though he didn’t say much with it being so easy to aggravate his cough. He welcomed her inside with a kind gesture.

"Speech"