There was still much he was unsure of, and he wondered now if it was right to bring Devika into it. She is not of his people or bound to their rules. Did she deserve to go through with following him? He supposed it was her choice in the end, but he felt responsible for making sure she felt welcome when the places they go may be filled with uncertainty.

”What lies ahead, this one cannot say. This one has known but little time within this pack, for his paws have been set to scouting, tracing the shape of the lands beyond. To them, you shall be near as new as this one,” he said to her, wanting her to understand the true nature of what she is getting into.

”Those this one has met seemed of kind nature…and may that kindness flow through the whole of their pack,” he said hopefully, tail wagging behind him as she circled playfully. He bounces a little in response, but has always been aware that his large form. Eyes drifted back to where they would need to go.

”Has your thirst been eased? When you are ready, we shall walk to the meadow,” he asked, taking a step to drink the cold water once more. There was water on the way if they needed, but he had got an odd feeling about the area east of here when he was traveling up this way. Something had seemed off, but he had not really investigated it. He knew not if the oddness has traveled closer to their location and if they would need to pass through it, so he wanted to ensure they were well hydrated. He lifted his head, water touching his maw with droplets as he looked to Devika to ensure she was ready for their journey south, tail gently waving behind him the whole time.