Nova Peak Memories to move on

Kaskara backed away as he woke, not wanting to frighten him. He was having a bad dream, after all, and sometimes wolves took a while to come out of that state. She studied him carefully, listening to his words. Struggle and strife? What did that mean? He had a peculiar way of speaking sometimes, and while she cared for him, whomever he was dreaming of took precedence in his mind. While it stung, Kas didn't put much weight into it. 

"It's okay, Kieran." She assured him, smiling softly and returning his nudge briefly. She picked up the hare again and laid it at his feet. "I was bringing you some breakfast, to apologize for being gone for a few days." She didn't mention that she was about to confess her feelings for him; the mention of Kiva shot that right out of her mind. "Are you okay? You were having a bad dream.."