Sleepy Fox Hollow Run for your life, little girl

Archiving!

Reluctantly, Alarian pulled himself to his feet when Lennon did. You're right. We have to keep going.
He felt as if walking would tear his side open more than it already was, so he moved slowly, keeping his head down. The boy couldn't help trying to lighten the mood as the trio began to walk once more. You know, I never liked cats-- especially not now. He dramatically put a paw to his jaw, near his wound but not touching it. Now I'm even uglier!
It was slightly unique in that it was a statement without a trace of self-pity; he was genuinely trying to draw a laugh from his companions. Hopefully it would work, and maybe the journey ahead wouldn't be quite so bad.