Panther Park I can't escape you

@Takiyok Takes place after this thread

They had come through the sunspire tunnel without issue, but once again, everyone was tired. Taikon left the group to do a bit of hunting, though he strongly worried about encountering the cougar. Takiyok and Zephyr's injuries were both improving, but he was anxious about what the journey was doing to his friends. For the most part, he had left Takiyok alone. He was sure they she was still angry with him for bringing Zephyr along. She also had her own things to deal with since Taktuq had joined them.
Plus, he was intentionally avoiding her because he hoped to have everyone safe before telling her about his budding relationship with Zephyr. He had no idea how she would react, and he needed to sort out his own thoughts before talking to her.
There was no doubt that she had certainly noticed the way he looked at Zephyr, noticed the hungry glances and even the occasional touch. Taikon avoided telling her, using the time he had alone to put his nose to the ground and search for something they could eat.