Draygo grumbled incomprehensibly under his breath about her and something to the effect of stupidity. Whatever was wrong with her to cause this pain, she either knew about and failed to prevent it or just had done something foolish to end up in her predicament. Either way, stupid. The fox-colored male started forward, but her words were harsh. Had it been any other wolf, the tone would not have bothered him. If anything, he would have gladly had a scuffle. But when Ester said it. It felt painful. His ears laid back.

He was quite taken aback by this feeling of... Draygo wasn't even sure what it was. Was it rejection? Surely it wasn't that. His pale green eyes grew wide for a moment at the realization of what had just happened. It took a great deal of self control to not just lash out at her. Whatever this bond to his soul was, every time he thought of hurting her, it was very uncomfortable for him. It was highly unnatural. The red and mahogany brute snorted. He didn't care. Did he? That was an even more unnerving thought. Draygo actually cared to some degree for this botched female. "And if I don't, who will?" he retorted.

Within a few seconds of that statement he repeated the first. "You need water," he said again, more firmly this time. Draygo stepped forward again to close the gap between them. He reached down with the intent to grab her by the scruff and hoist her to her paws or just drag her to water. Or she could get up and walk herself before he got hold of her. It was her choice. But he was going to make sure Ester remained hydrated amidst this issue she was dealing with.