Swiftcurrent Creek let minnow how that goes

Take a break? He was silent as he could not help but consider the words, but said consideration was fleeting. He was quick to remember the pack was still but a fledgling in its nest. It was too soon for a break. Too soon, even, for him to feel a draw to return to his former life and relative care-free existence. He shook his head. "I could not," he said softly, as if disappointed in this realization. Perhaps he was. "I am needed. The pack is new, and I could not abandon my companions." He offered her a somewhat apologetic smile, that he had to turn her down when her face had lit up with the idea of travelling along side him.