a giant mushroom is called a hufungus

It was almost like Hika was giving him strength. As Mortis looked to his love, and thought of how his own strength had been improving - Hika’s had been wavering. Seeing Hika hurt in a way that Mortis could not help him hurt in every fibre of his being. Seeing it and feeling that he was taking Hika’s strength for his own… it was torment.

Unaware of Mortis’ thoughts, bar for the surface fear that showed on his face, Lia gave him a comforting pat, before turning her attention back to her patient. His breathing was raspy and terrible, and his head moved, a small, tiny gesture. Was it agreement? She couldn’t tell. She looked to Mortis, seeking instead his mate for approval. Mortis looked like he would rather do anything else then make a medical decision, but after a moment, he nodded sharply. “Do it. He’s not getting better, we have to… we have to try.” his voice broke, and he buried his head in his paw for a moment. He started to move his wing over Hika, but was gently nudged by Lia. “He dosen’t need the extra heat. Fill a couple buckets with the coldest water you can find, we need to bring his temperature down.” she instructed him instead. It felt strange to give the heir orders, but the need to help was a twitch in her paws. Alright Hika, i’m going to pry your mouth open, try not to panic, okay?” she gave his head a soft, comforting pat, before hooking a claw into the side of his gum and prying gently. She placed a wade of her ingredients on his tongue, and massaged his throat. “Your doing great hika, I just need you to swallow that. Mortis will be right back, okay?” she soothed gently.


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