Verdant Basin Forever's a long time

her panting and general exhaustion did not go unnoticed by the young male; he frowned and stopped in his tracks. "we aren't going anywhere, Laika," he murmured grimly, pressing his muzzle close to take her scent -- and, well, to be close. "you need to stay here." he was worried for her -- he didn't want to let on, however, and so he waited for her to comply -- or argue -- before he turned and set a quick run through the forest for himself.

he hoped to lose her if she followed, though a determined wolf could follow his tracks, and having no food did not make for a long sprint. now he was racked with panting; Cas stopped to draw in great breaths of air while he peered around for any movement.