As they settled down to wait out the storm, Tarkyn spotted Autumn Leaves leaning back against the wall of the cave and closing his eyes. He remembered what Dry Berry had said and leaned over to the heavy woodman. “Autumn Leaves, are you all right? Is your head aching?”
Autumn Leaves opened his eyes, screwing them up as the light from the fire struck them. “Yes, it is hurting again, especially after all that running around.”
“I’m sorry. Dry Berry did mention it when we first arrived, but with everything that happened, I forgot to seek you out. Would you like me to help now?” When Autumn Leaves nodded, Tarkyn looked around. “Summer Rain, why would Autumn Leaves still be having headaches after all this time?”
The woodwoman shook her head. “I don’t know. Perhaps you should go into him and r
