Great Bear Wilderness Take Your Time

She was a tough nut to crack. In all their time away, he was starting to wonder for everything he'd discovered of her, there was still that much more to uncover. She startled at his playful fount of water and seemed surprised, but otherwise unbothered by the action. She slipped through the water and approached him, setting her head upon his shoulders.

His tail stilled, falling back into the water as he stood more firmly on his paws. Not by much, but just enough so he could be sure to keep her nose above the water. He watched her then, turning his eyes to their corners to look down the length of her form. One ear flicked in her direction as he caught the breath of her yawn and the nestling of her head upon his form.

This was not the best place for sleeping, here in the water. He could support her for a time, but if she truly wished to sleep peacefully, the best place for them to do that was within the safety of their own sanctuary. It was closer now. So close. Just a few more hours and they'd see that all too familiar ridge they called home. But for now? He saw no harm in resting.

He sighed. If he admitted it to himself, he too was weary from their traveling. He'd ignored it up until now, but with her tired head upon his shoulders? Her admission made him succumb to his own fatigue. He turned slightly, swinging his head around to nudge whatever of her lingered above the water still before resuming his supportive position within the water. Soon. They'd be home soon.