He felt like he had extra responsibility, now. 

Not that Sorrel was a weight, or anything of the kind - he was sure she was able to take care of herself without his 24/7 protection, but still he worried over her safety. Kieran was sure to keep a careful eye on her as they finally departed, leaving Morningside and the wolves they'd once known behind. There was a long journey, one that perhaps would never end, ahead of them. 

The trip started off with a gentle buzz of energy - a mixture of excitement and nervousness as their paws left familiar soil and approached the unknown world around them, but slowly began to dim into something far more tame. They took breaks often, stopping beneath the shade of trees for a little while before standing and setting off again. 

On one of these breaks, the Streiter turned toward his sister with a smile. "Are you excited? There's so much to see."