Emberwood earthquakes shake the dust behind you

Whoever was approaching, they weren't quiet about it; by the time the other came into sight and River had registered that it was Aditya, the hair along his spine had risen in fear. It settled as he recognized the golden wolf, but he swallowed and rose anyway, taking a step back on three legs. Actually, he still hadn't forgiven Aditya or Dawn— it was terribly unfair of them to be so sharp with him, after more or less ignoring him for what seemed like forever.
Stepped on a thorn, He mumbled sullenly in response to the question, glancing back over his shoulder briefly and wondering if he could outrun Aditya on three legs. It didn't seem likely. He sighed through his nose, looking anywhere but the other wolf as he tried to sort through his thoughts. After a few moments, though, he glanced up and spoke, voice trembling and full of conviction. I don't want to go home.