Big Salmon Lake You're gonna need a bigger boat

Luke nodded. He knew first-hand that her parents were not tolerant of outsiders anymore. That would not have stopped him from escorting the fiery pup, but she indicated that she knew her way and was an apprentice to the Outrider trade. He hesitated, but in the end, conceded. "Okay," he smiled. She was small, but she was old enough to be making these trips on her own, and there was not much between here and the caldera. He expected her to bid him farewell, but after a couple moments of silence, she had another plan.

His head leaned to the side, expression soft and warm. "That's probably a good idea," he agreed, his tail wagging gently. Before she could reply, he slid to his stomach, making himself comfortable. "I could use a rest myself." He would rest here with her if she would allow, and part ways in a few hours time or in the morning when she was ready to travel. Truthfully, he was hardly feeling up to travel himself right now.