Great Bear Wilderness as the crow flies

There were still a number of unknowns between them, but Ying was sure of her need to stay. Alone, Arcturus would surely die; his ill-feelings didn't matter, so long as he was alive. 

She shook her head — I don't want to. — and inched closer, scooting on her belly. Ying wondered if she should call for someone, but realized that she didn't have any names. Instead, she stood and sulked toward his flank, settling into a seat once more.