Cherry Blossom Lips

He seemed so patient with her, she was almost sad that her anxiety would not let her relax and trust. He was so kind as to fix her leg and she just wanted to be as far away as she could. Really he was saving her life, and she couldn't find a way to be more pleasant company. She was certainly a defensive creature, but how deep did it go, would she still feel the same about this stranger who saved her life.

"It's alright, we don't know each other that well, yet. Now let's get you fixed up and on your way."

At least he was being light hearted and not trying to make fun of her for being in such a predicament. He would patiently go to work leaving her to leaving her to watch him and his swiftly moving paws. Gently he would wrap the pained paws in a salve and temporary splint. She was amazed at how well he fashioned it.
"There, it should start to go a bit numb. Try to stand and lean on me. When you feel stable let me know and we'll try and leap this thing together. Ready?"

She would stifle a quick whimper at the thought, but she was eager to be back on the safer side of the hole. Actually now that she thought about it she wasn't even sure about what she would do once there. Would she continue her originally intentions and just fall to sleep in that oh so perfect place to nap? She couldn't be sure, but first things first she needed to be out of the pit. Twig was certainly not keen on being touched more than she already had, especially leaning on Shilah for support. It seemed it could not be helped however, she would wince as she pushed herself into a standing position. Although she was weary she would take up the healer's offer of a shoulder to lean on. Her weight, at least from her front portion, would be placed upon him.

"I'm ready."

She would take a deep inhale of breath as she steadied herself and prepared for the laborious move out of the deathtrap.


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