It was hot. He was so hot. Lichenwing couldn't open his eyes, they were practically crusted shut, and he wasn't sure if it was night or day. But every nerve in his body felt like it was on fire, every breath of air was like lava in his lungs. The charcoal tom took a rasping breath, desperate to suck in any of the cool, fresh air that he knew should be there. Why did it hurt? Why did everything hurt?
He heard a voice. His name. Echosong? Lichenwing turned his head towards the noise, whiskers twitching as something was pushed in front of him. Leaves - herbs? The other tom spoke again, eat, and Lichenwing took the herbs, chewing, swallowing. He didn't even taste them, but they made his mouth water, and he was grateful enough for that, since his throat was agonal and constricted.
He tried to say "Thank you," to Echosong, but all that got out was a muffled gasp before his head flopped weakly back to the ground. The herbs would do their work, in time, but for now he just needed rest.
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