Finding a niche
On this particularly warm day, his lungs sought fresh air from the tight caves that entrapped his form. His legs had grown stiff from the seated position he always found himself in, a wonderful stretch dying to be released. Of course, his duty was with his injured and unconscious brother who had been moved to the largest cave after the incident a few days ago. Being the only healer within the pack, it was his responsibility to oversee the family's health and help speed up any recoveries if needed. To be honest, there would be no recovery unless he had the opportunity to scout the territory for possible medicinal flora. While his herb knowledge hadn't expanded so far that he knew how to heal broken limbs, herbs to soothe pain he certainly knew of. After a few moments of which he continued further contemplation, he settled on the decision of heading outside. It would only be a quick search around the borders, nothing more. Besides, his brother wasn't in any fatal condition at that moment and so it was the perfect opportunity for the healer to have some solitary time and collect what he deemed necessary.
As he passed by satisfying patches of particular plants, his thoughts took a mental note of their location so he could be able to gather them on his way back. Earthen paws strayed from the designated path his mind had planned out alongside the greenery further up from the onyx beach. The water was rather tempting as usual which was why he continued his search on the moist shore. The rhythmic waves flowed to and fro, lapping his ankles with a cold sensation as he trekked a short distance beyond the pack's borders. This "quick" search wasn't quite living up to his expectations. While he prepared himself to turn back and find the herbs he had spotted earlier, he came across the scent belonging to another. He had no time for random encounters with strangers yet his elder brother had suggested talking with native rogues about the herbs that grew throughout the unfamiliar continent. Which was he to follow? |