[fight assessment training] I'll take another hit to the back bone

Tani had been doing what she did best, Gathering herbs and being her mom's big helper. Her current mission had been to get Baecette some fresh water from the pools of the falls, and she had done so with practiced ease. She had done this enough to know to stick her paws in to about the middle of her legs so she couldn't miss when she scooped. And the best least slippery spot was about a five minute or so walk from their den. It was the walk back that was longer, carrying a hollowed turtle shell with strings that had been fashioned so she could carry it. She had to be careful not to splash it all.

When she had gotten back, it was shocking, no one was there except Ink and Baecette. She placed the bowl in reach of Baecette before she placed her nose to his forehead, no fever. Still a mystery what ailed him. And even their best attempts to get him to perk up and play had all been futile. He didn't even wanna play one of her favorite games, keep away from Iki. Their short sibling never found it as fun as they did but that was siblings for you. With ink telling her everyone was answering a call from her dad she turned her head to ink and scoffed. Their old man was gonna die. She snickered as she told ink and jack that she wanted a play by play when mom dragged him home today.

Then after a final check on Baecette and telling him to call if he needed anything she took off. Her pace fast as she tried to catch up. She didn't wanna be late an get in trouble. Dad was already a grouch, best not make it worse. As she made it there she didn't even realize there were so many trees and bodies here, and it wasn't even a second in and she let out a big oof as she smacked into a tree. Her antlers clattered against the bark and she could almost cry. Jack was at her side in seconds on his back legs checking her nose and making certain the girl was alright. She moved though after a second and Jack nudged her to sit next to her brother Gav. Her eyes were watery as she blinked back the tears of embarrassment and frustration. She hated walking into the trees and objects she couldn't see. It wasn't but a second and Iki was asking her the question she had hoped none of them would. She wished no one knew that she couldn't see, that she could navigate her world without help. That no one saw her as weak. Her ears pressed and she turned her face away from her brothers as she answered before anymore of them could ask."Its fine, I'm okay." Her voice cracked slightly as she tried to hide the frustration and anger at her own self. Even dad treated her different. Like she was made of glass, and needed to be protected. Not even Nova had this many restrictions.  

"Speech!"
Art & Code by Rex 2023