Mud to Fill in the Cracks

A raid is being prepared and the wolves of Elysium have departed to begin the setup of a healing camp. However, there is something more important on the purple boy’s mind as he travels with his father toward the land. Ikigai has been extremely sad and, since the pup has a small crush on the pretty lady and a big spot in his heart for her, he wants to make her happy. When he hadn’t seen the sweet healer for a while, he had turned to his uncle, Deimos, for answers. He seemed sad too as they talked but, together, they had thought of something nice to help the pretty lady feel better.

For there, he had taken the plan to his mother and, after a little convincing, had enlisted her help in the grand plan. Now, the precious cargo is tucked in a small bag that currently hangs around his neck and the pup is eager to see his friend. Malico arrives with his father after the healing station has been set up and the boy busies himself while waiting for the perfect moment to give his little gift. It takes a little bit of time but he finds a moment that she doesn’t appear to be answering questions and he swiftly trots up to her.

Clearing his throat to gain her attention, the pup then asks, “Auntie Ikigai? Can I talk to you for a moment?” Once she gives him the go ahead, Malico then sits down so he can shrug off the bag that is around his neck while saying, “Uncle Deimos said you have been really sad and I wanted to get you something special. He helped me pick it out.” Small paws open the bag and he delicately removes a small, tied cluster of flowers.

Although there are only six flowers bound with a small, silver piece of cloth, a trained healer may be able to understand why there are so few. Paws lift, presenting the white, fuzzy petaled flowers to Ikigai.Malico gently explains, “They are called Edelweiss. Mom and uncle Deimos say that they are good healing herbs. I… hope they help you to feel better.” A shy, worried smile is offered to the black and white lady as he presents the mountain dwelling flowers to her.

While, he isn’t a healer, when he had found out that these things were rare, the pup had set his sights on getting her some. Mom had taken up the mountain by their home and, high above the earth, they had found the precious flowers poking from some cracks in between the rocks. While Mal does not know why she is sad, or the fact that the very mountain he had pulled these beautiful flowers from played a part in that sadness, he hopes that the fact they are hard to get herbs is helpful for her.


"Malico Mendacium"