Whitewater Gorge one we say, off we go

For @Forrest! Fiadh welcome to jump in if she wants!

The scowl hadn't left his face as soon as the small group had set foot outside Redhawk Caldera's territory. He followed along obediently, but his orange eyes were always searching for a chance to escape the watchful eyes of the adults. Tegan had been excited about the prospect of less supervision but, if anything, this just felt like more. Lagan had already twice wrangled him back and gave him a stern warning, and Lucca was all the more bitter for it.

A few days into their journey, and the group settled within a dark forest. The pups were allowed to roam, but not without an adult shadowing their every move. But when Clover made a ruckus in the distance and Raven was called away to check on her, Lucca seized his chance. He thought for a second about grabbing @Fiadh so they could explore together but he knew time was against him, so the boy simply bolted.

He was giddy by the time he arrived at the edge of a gorge, a proud grin plastered across his face. He did it! Of course, it wouldn't take long for the others to realise he was gone and he knew the consequences would be severe, but the young Blackthorn relished in the moment. Freedom! The rush of waters below caught his interest as he wandered as close to the edge of the cliffs as he dared, ears pricked forward as he listened. Despite the smattering of snow on the ground, the sky was crystal clear and the sun highlighted the shimmering rapids below. He peered curiously along the ledges, wondering just how he would be able to get down to check it out.