Whitefish River wite-out

The change in Evergreen hasn't slipped past him, but he doesn't know what to do about it — so he doesn't say anything. He lingers a little more than usual, though, continuing to find reasons to be clingier than he normally is. So when Evergreen mentions inspecting the damage to the territory, he's quick to tag along, though the journey is quiet and a little stressful for him.
Eventually, they drift toward Quartz Cavern, and he has to break the silence. This is... He knows that. Feeling stupid, he continues. Are you um, okay with being here? We can leave.