So take my hand and drown with me

Kunai had a level of exhaustion that he couldn't even explain. Every part of him was sore as if he had fought against the waves instead of moving with them, thrown around and filled with more water that what should be possible. His insides hurt too, the saltwater burning in his throat, lungs, and stomach like a wildfire. He was almost too tired to sleep, but the silence that fell between them was enough to allow the sleepiness to set in. If he had the energy, Usagi's sudden movement would have made him jolt but instead his gaze was slow to follow instead.

"That sounds like a good idea," he said after a sniffle and attempting to clear his throat but only wincing from the pain instead. Usagi was probably right about his throat and needing to see a healer, though getting to one was a bigger battle than he had in him at the moment. He needed rest first and foremost, and the den he mentioned sounded like the best thing right now. He was cold enough wet, he didn't want to find out what wet and the cold night would do. Even if it meant moving to get to, it was certainly better than remaining exposed to the elements.

Usagi said something about a pack and he was interested, but couldn't find the words to speak until he finished standing. "Tell me more about them in the morning, for now show me to than den?" He looked hopeful as he stood, his shivering body protesting as he moved.

"Speech!"

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