Tahti dragged Aurinka towards the house. Humans always made her nervous, but she had to trust them now. Aurinka would die without help. She set her limp daughter on the ground and then let out a long, loud howl.

Aurinka looked back, hoping Desmon had followed.

Havint readily taken up the role of Charlene, Kate was just as quick to respond to the call for help. Likewise, she carried a little medical kit with her as she exited from the house, tredding carefully down the snow-covered steps as she headed towards Tahti and Aurinka. Soft, sympathetic words left her mouth as she paused a few yards away from the duo, carefully watching their movements and reactions. This was the critical area, where she had to figure out where she could approach, or whether she was need to use sedatives first.

Tahti ducked down when Kate approached, her legs shaking and fangs bared. She knew that this human wanted to help, but she couldn't help herself. She was terrified of humans. She slowly stepped back, allowing the human to safely reach Aurinka.

Aurinka fell on the ground when Tahti stepped away. "Mama...What if the human doesn't want to help me?" She asked fearfully. Tahti looked down at her ailing daughter. "Aurinka, you have always had great faith. Now more than ever, you need to have faith. You believe that God will take care of you, don't you?" She brought Aurinka's beliefs into the conversation, even though Tahti didn't share them. She had to comfort Aurinka.

Aurinka simply nodded and looked back at Kate.

The young woman waited, half-crouched on the ground, until the coyote backed off. And she waited still, until Aurinka had calmed down somewhat, before she finally approached. Soft, gentle words were again issued as she skillfully kept her nerves in check and held back any signs of fear or anxiety, knowing such things could make a wild animal all the more nervous and defensive.

"Easy there, you're alright." Aurinka was one she had seen before, if only from a distance. This was one of the 'Atroe Pack' members, as she had come to know them as. Yes, this was the one that had accompanied the group of pups that had taken shelter in the Barn. "Let me see what the matter is, then, alright?" Continuing to talk, in the same manner that Charlene had, Kate eased closer and closer to the coyodog, before slowly reaching a hand out towards the top of the other's head. If Aurinka showed the slightest signs of aggression, Kate would have to use sedatives before attempted to assess and treat the canine.

The coywolf ducked down when Kate reached out. She was fearful, though she knew she'd have to cooperate if she wanted help. She let out a few soft whines before letting her head rest on the ground.

The first thing Kate did was to stroke the hybrid's head, talking to her in a reasuring manner. Then she began the careful check for injuries or abnormalties, trying to figure out what was ailing the creature. Her eyes flashed to Tahti now and then, making sure that the other wouldn't get protectively aggressive.

Tahti stepped back further, allowing Kate to do what she needed to do.

Aurinka didn't really have any visible injuries, although she had discharge from her nose, vomiting and diarrhea. She was lethargic and had a fever as well. She had some nerve damage, and her hind legs were temporarily paralyzed.