Bramblepoint the good ol' rock 'n roll roadshow

He had never felt so conflicted in his life. He felt guilty and sad for leaving his family, especially with his mother having pups soon, but he also felt excited and exhilarated at finally leaving the only home had known to explore what else was out there. It helped a great deal that he had Tuvaq with him. It was hard to really feel alone with his friend always nearby, and he had gotten used to the other boy's presence. In a good way, though. He had found he really liked treading this new ground with his friend at his side, like having him there meant things would be okay. 

He already felt protective of Tuvaq, so when he called out to him, he quickly emerged from the bushes he had been exploring and trotted over to him. I'm here, Acheron assured him, brushing against him as he sidled up next to him. Then, wondering if Tuvaq had any plans for them today, he asked: Where are we going? He had just followed along, keeping an eye on their surroundings and investigating anything that caught his attention. But he wondered now if there was a reason they had come here.