Thal still didn't sound fine, but Tal chewed his lip and let the lie slide under the circumstances. His brow did furrow in worry at the mention of Maea, however, and he shot the Ancient a concerned look. "You either, huh? ...I'll start askin' around on my route." He wasn't sure what else he could do, but hopefully the pale woman would pop up sooner or later. He hadn't heard that Sohalia was back just so he could lose Maea next!
Much as he was reluctant to admit it, he and Sah were getting pretty good at building things together, which normally wouldn't have stopped Tal from teasing Sah about the quality of the work... but for puppies he was all soft edges and professional efficiency, wanting to get their new home ready as quickly as possible. So the hunter was spared his sass and was even treated to a quiet humming as the courier worked that blended in an unexpected harmony with Boreal's rumbled crooning from the other room.
The box came together with smooth, clean edges and Tal helped sand down the outside corners for when the pups started playing outside their new den. As they sat back to admire their work they were only given a moment to rest before the next tasks were assigned, and Tal nodded without complaint for once. "I've got the medicines," he assured them, standing and brushing the sawdust off his pants and into Sah's little air whirl to carry away. He was familiar with what was needed for treating various canine ailments after running a sled dog team for so many years before airships came along, and he headed next door to pick up the waiting package. He paused to scritch Lily's ears and check on the new additions on the way, taking a look at their little ears and eyes and teeth with gentle fingers to assess their condition so that when he got to the apothecary he would know exactly what was needed to help.
Tal goes to get the medicines!
Much as he was reluctant to admit it, he and Sah were getting pretty good at building things together, which normally wouldn't have stopped Tal from teasing Sah about the quality of the work... but for puppies he was all soft edges and professional efficiency, wanting to get their new home ready as quickly as possible. So the hunter was spared his sass and was even treated to a quiet humming as the courier worked that blended in an unexpected harmony with Boreal's rumbled crooning from the other room.
The box came together with smooth, clean edges and Tal helped sand down the outside corners for when the pups started playing outside their new den. As they sat back to admire their work they were only given a moment to rest before the next tasks were assigned, and Tal nodded without complaint for once. "I've got the medicines," he assured them, standing and brushing the sawdust off his pants and into Sah's little air whirl to carry away. He was familiar with what was needed for treating various canine ailments after running a sled dog team for so many years before airships came along, and he headed next door to pick up the waiting package. He paused to scritch Lily's ears and check on the new additions on the way, taking a look at their little ears and eyes and teeth with gentle fingers to assess their condition so that when he got to the apothecary he would know exactly what was needed to help.
Tal goes to get the medicines!
