A Healer's Helper

If he was being honest with himself, he almost fell asleep. Then the sound of a soft pop reached his ears and he opened his eyes. He had heard that sound around the hospital to know it was related to a firelizard and wondered if something had happened and he was needed back. A quick look around would reveal...Nothing. Not a wing nor tail could be seen anywhere. The closest thing amiss was the pile of plants over there and even then he wasn't sure he hadn't missed it on the first look around.

Settling back in, it was long before the pop pop came again. Once again, there was nothing, but Jeremi was sure that plant pile over there was growing even bigger. Interestingly enough, he knew what most of those plants did and wondered why someone would be gathering up fever medicine here? Least he was assuming so as he spotted a few herbs he knew in combinations tended to help with them. Though still no sign of who was gathering it. Closing his eyes again, he would do his best to open them on the first pop and spot who could be here with him.

It actually wasn't working, though it would seem luck would be on his side as he finally caught sight of the red mottle. Crossing his legs, he leaned his chin into his hand and watched her work. He was curiosity and from what he had seen of the reds they tended to be...Proud, so he wouldn't offer help unless she asked or it looked like she truly needed it.

The leaves and peels proved no match for her and Jeremi had to chuckle quietly to himself as envision her in battle against the plants. Even if the matter was a bit serious as he started to narrow down just what she was piecing together. The nuts would prove her foil though as they were just too tough to crack. Getting pinged with one wasn't much better either. Picking it up, he would stand and move carefully to come kneel beside her. "Hello. May I offer my assistance with these?" He would held up the nut that had shot his way, an easy smile on his face even as his eyes glanced over what she had already done and herself. Her wings looked...Odd. He wondered if she herself was sick as well, or if this was a past injury she had suffered. It could even be a birth defect. No matter though, she didn't seem to let it get her down if the pile of plants were any indication.

He was also fully ready to be burned or scratched for probably coming suddenly out of nowhere like that. He just couldn't let her continue though without offering some kind of help. "I think there are a couple of rocks outside the entrance that I could use to help grind and break up the husks and such." Rather she wanted his help or not, she had it. He had the thumbs to work the rocks after all. Not to mention the body weight and hand strength to break open a lot of the seeds.

Laying the nut down next to her, he would stand slowly so as not to scare her (if she hadn't already been startled before hand) and turn toward the entrance. "Just nudge the ones you want me to start off with and I will be back shortly." They were on a mountain, so surely finding a couple of rocks shouldn't be too hard right?

And who knows. He might just get lucky and find one that was a slight bowl. Old fashion mortar and pestle anyone?

Jeremi would take what he could get in terms of the rocks and was very happy to have found something that would work. Coming back in, he would settled down beside the mottle and get to work. Since he did know the recipe she was using, he knew how mich to grind up the nuts and seeds another was some time saved there.

He kept one eye on her as he worked, curious. He saw her gliding down and made a mental note to look at her wings if she would let him. There may be nothing he could do or there may be something. He wouldn't know till he looked. And probably couldnt look till after he helped her.

Which just added to reasons to help her.

Finishing off the seeds and nuts, he pushed them towards her. "What's next?"

Jeremi watched her mix the medicine, fascinated by how she did so. He was no stranger to making remedies like this, but whereas he had spoons and bowls and the like, she had none. The fact that she used what was at hand was wonderfully interesting to him.

At the images, he gave a gentle smile. "Of course I will but first..." Standing up, he moved over and plucked the flower, bringing it back and kneeling down to show her. "I know this flower and I know what you are making. This will help in making your mixture more effective. But I also trust you know what is best and is not best for the one you are making this remedy for." He wasn't about to force the flower onto her as he didn't know if the patient was allergic to it or not, but at the same time, he couldn't let them leave without at least giving her a chance to weigh this option as well.

Besides, if she refused and he actually got to see the patient, he would have more knowledge himself. It was like asking a question without asking. "Just let me know, and I will follow your lead." He would of course wait to see if the flower was added or not. Either way, as soon as the mixture was complete, he would pick it up and wait for her lead.

Jeremi waited patiently as she weighed the options, finally deciding to add in the flower. He gave the requested information and once that was all settled and done, they were well on their way. He watched her climb the tree once more and standing still as he waited to see what branch she would go to next, he was pleasantly surprised when she glided down to his shoulder.

He was also a bit surprised by the bond that entered his mind. A fit just as snug as the tail wrapped around his neck to help her keep her balance. He was honored that the little queen had chosen him and he made a mental note not to disappoint Airmed in the future.

Further and further into the shrine they went. Jeremi was amazed that the Shrine even went back like this, but he had to remind himself this was a place with dragons. Surely a little sci-fi wasn't beyond them.

Coming upon the intended patient, Jeremi didn't even bother to hide the wince at the sound of her breathing. "Oh dear…" She was hanging on obviously, but Jeremi didn't even want to know how much of her strength was draining away to do so. Kneeling down beside her, he would attempt to try and pick her up to settle her into his lap only to be snapped at. Not that it held any strength behind it, but Jeremi would quickly withdraw his hand as he realized he did wrong.

"Forgive me little one. I see now I have offended. I should have asked first." Not that he decided it would have made much difference as he laid down the leaf. He could always force her, but that would just waste her strength in the ensuring struggle and unless something was necessary, Jeremi liked trying to accommodate the patient. Helped them to relax and be comfortable around them. Which is exactly why he simply just opened up the leaf and took a pinch of the medicine from it.

"I do need to lift your head little one, but that will be all I will be lifting." Sling it just under her chin, he would wait to see if she protested. Once she didn't, he would place the medicine just at the tip of her snout and wait to see if she could take it without him having to open her mouth and place it down her throat. If she couldn't swallow the medicine on her own, Jeremi would be as gentle as possible in the opening of her mouth and placing the medicine into her mouth. If she still couldn't swallow from there, Jeremi would place the medicine at the back of her throat, but as that was never pleasant, he was saving that as a last resort.