Greatwater Lake every time i see you, it lets me know just how strong

if no time had passed between the last time he saw her to right now, he might have asked her what caused her to pause.  if they had met later in life, he might have asked to knead the tension from her shoulders with his teeth.  instead, he watches her in silent intensity until the moment passes.  

mmm, he ponders out loud, at least some wolves get poached by other packs before they disperse.  and those who don't... he trails off and gestures at the frozen landscape. usually won't dare during this season.  he thinks if he had waited a few more months it might've been smarter.  but then again, if he'd waited, he never would have ended up here.

but, you're not wrong, he ribs, refusing to say it the other way, to admit that she's right.  you should eat.