He felt the warmth press against him and something in his chest shifted quietly. He didn't make a fuss of the moment, he wouldn't look down or coo over the bravery it had taken, drawing attention to it would likely only make the pup feel exposed. Instead he simply adjusted, letting the curve of his side become more deliberate shelter as he noted that the boy was soaked clean through. He gave a moment of silence, letting the boy settle before he spoke.

Alright, he rumbled, We're moving now, he muttered, rising slowly to give plenty of warning to his movements. He would glance down in the pup's direction, his clouded eyes finding only the pale blur of him against the dark ground. Stay close to my side, I don't see very well and I'd rather not step on you, but we need to get you out of the weather

He set off at a pace that was slow by his measure which probably still required some effort from legs as short as his new companions. He kept his ears angled back and down, tracking the soft sounds of small paws in wet earth and adjusting when he needed to without comment.


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