It was if I had summoned him with my longing alone. Still, I am amazed by his very presence in Glorall despite hours of wishing to spy him. Often I would get some fantasy love story in my head and glance around expecting him to just pop up, as if conjured by my thoughts. It was usually disappointing when he did not show up, but I was more than willing to wait. So seeing him now, even if he was on the verge of death (in my mind!), was like one of those fairytale dreams coming true. Just seeing him made my heart race and my breath come in little pants; he was too handsome. All that silver fur and his turquoise eyes bright and beautiful. Wait.. I realized I was gaping even before I stuttered and exclaimed about his feet, only half hearing his squeak turn into a cough. SEE? HE WAS GETTING SICK!
"Coughing is how it starts!" I exclaim in breathless worry, although I offer him such an exultant smile at his use of my name. It edges into a half confused expression as I feel... fear? A bolt of it runs through me but it is quickly erased and I wonder if it is the bond. His grin renders me momentarily speechless as I squeak in my throat and then dart away towards my den with him on my heels.
He tries to reassure me but I don't stop, dragging out the herb and laying it on the ground before demanding he take it. As he does I dart forward to sniff and prod at his paws with my nose. Honestly, medically, there was nothing to be gained by it but I wanted to smell him. To touch him. Covertly of course. My belly wiggles at the feeling as I make sure he is okay *wink*. "Oh! I wonder if all your family is like that. Maybe they have adapted. I wonder if your kids will have that too." I turn my head thoughtfully as I finally step back, so clearly believing whatever spouts from his mouth.
I beam at his compliment about the herbs, fluffing up slightly despite how I feel suddenly super HOT. Like, did the sun come out? Had winter stopped? I peek over his shoulder to make sure snow is still falling. Huh, sure is. "I tried to get you the best one," I admit shyly, my tail wagging, happy to have pleased him. "It is possible!" I say happily, only I realize after I say it that it is a lie and I frown for just a moment, confused at myself for such a brash reaction. But that is forgotten as he begins to compliment me and I start giggling.
"You are so silly, I'm not the best," I say, and I almost want to say yet but I am NOT cocky. I doubt I could compete with other healers here. I just did my best. Still, I stand just a tad taller at his compliments. "Izzy.." I start, and then I peter out on a shocked look, embarrassed by giving voice to the nickname I had given him in my head. Then I continue really fast so he can't get mad at me. "Is everything okay? I haven't seen you in a while and I didn't hear you howl at the border or I would've come."