Eternity in a Box
By Ladyravena
Chapter Four: Frixs
Frixs cleared his throat, holding onto his bundle with dainty fingers as Thrawn settled back on the couch beside Lyn. "Over the course of your trial, we consulted numerous sources of survival in wilderness environments. We also, separately and in consultation with one another, composed a master list of your required items. I analyzed my companion's gifts and found several areas lacking. I have, therefore, attempted to fill the vacant areas in your inventory of proposed items." He passed it over without fanfare.
Thrawn made quick work of the leather belt that held the bundle together. Wrapped in a thin, but warm blanket (another thing he had failed to consider in his haste) were a pair of thick boots. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the inner linings were completely removable, making them ideal for any season.
"Seasonal footwear is statistically an overlooked aspect any novice makes in preparation for an expedition. Frostbite on the extremities is distinctly distressing."
"Indeed." Thrawn had suffered frostbite once already from a torn environmental suit on a mission several years ago. Even with the full medical services of the Springhawk, it had taken several days before he had even been able to stand on his own. The experience wasn't something he ever wanted to repeat. He placed the boots to one side of the table and turned his attention to that which remained in his lap.
Wrapped well in a sealable pillowcase was a medium box with a simple hatch. Head tilting in curiosity, he opened the box. Inside, wrapped in re-sealable clear bags were various medical supplies, from burn treatment ointment, gauze, washable tension bandages with clasps tucked beside them. Underneath several different sizes of sterile patches were several spools of surgical thread for self-stitching.
"Now that is something that you are probably going to use in the first few hours," Trili murmured, hiding her smile behind a hand.
"The sewing kit needles are ideal for wound sutures, as Lyn included various sizes," Frixs said, ignoring Trili. "The pillow case is functional after being filled to capacity with an aviary's down, or the undercoat of various mammalians."
"Feathers and fur," Saalin translated.
Frixs sneered at the other Chiss. "If one insists on being common, then you are correct."
"Very practical, Frixs, and quite well thought out," Thrawn said, ignoring Saalin's outburst. For Frixs, it was the ultimate compliment. The other dipped his head in a respectful half bow.