Day two, Zandalar
Jursol had been busy tending to the little guy ever since. Herbs, potions, bandages over his eyes and body, she was trying everything to save him. “Drink dis little one, it be good for ya.” Her voice was calm and soft as she used a bamboo straw to feed him mashed up food. A bit of medication mixed in to prevent infections. Slowly the little raptor started to try and use his tiny voice. He was a fighter that’s for sure. Now and then he tried to bite at her fingers as she fed him.
A few days later Jursol started to remove the bandages and inspect the injuries. Everything seemed good so far, but his eyes were not healed enough yet.
Mawa was hovering over Jursol and the little one watching everything she did. She was worried for the little one and had been helping in her own way. Snuggling the baby at night, hunting for food to bring back, Mawa was even trying to talk to the little guy as if he was her own. It was such a precious site to behold. All of them worked together to help the little guy, as a pack should. They were a family.
Days went by and the little one got stronger and stronger. He was eating regular food with his tiny teeth at this point, and would try and play with the other raptors. It seemed to be time to remove the bandages from over his eyes. All the other injuries seemed to have healed nicely so far. ”Come ere little one!” She called out as Mawa guided him to her side. “It be time ta see how jo eyes be healin.” Slowly moving to pick him up in her strong arms as she smiled. Her hand began to unwrap the bandage as she prayed to the Loa silently. As the last of the wrap fell to the ground, she waited for him to open his eyes. “Come on little guy, it be time ta show me da beautiful eyes.” It was a long moment as she and the rest of the pack waited. His eyes slowly started to open as he looked around for the first time at them all. Jursol inspected his eyes carefully as she sighed softly. “Dis be ya family now little one.” The eyes were glossed over a bit, making it clear he was going to have a hard time seeing. While this was not great, it was not all bad either. He was safe with her and the pack, and they would be his eyes when needed. Teach him all he needs to know over time.
Soon enough they would once again leave Zandalar, but for now, they would enjoy the peace a little longer, together, as a family.
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