sometimes at night i let it get to me

What happened to her head was different. She had taken medicines before for pain and colds, but all it ever did was stop her runny nose, soothe her itchy throat, or relieve pain. This was... light, airy as if she were swimming through clouds. Her eyelids felt heavy and dry and her lips began to tingle. Butterflies fluttered in her belly, making her feel somewhere between hungry and delighted. Blinking slowly, she glanced down at her paws. Everything felt in slow motion. She couldn't hide the tiny smile on her lips as she giggled.

"Thanks," her voice is slightly slurred as she fights her tingling tongue. Lifting the skin to her lips, she takes a drink while also managing to have some of the refreshing and soothing water dribble down her chin. Feeling embarrassed, she quickly handed the skin back to Tate and wiped her mouth. Clearing her throat, Bramble nodded softly to him as she looked over to the fish he had expertly pulled from the fire. "D'you cook fish often?" Bramble asks as she leans back and not before glancing at the pipe. She wanted to ask more questions about what was in it, but was almost too afraid to do so.

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