Blackfeather Woods Walking by your side

She had stopped, and he slowed down, but continued walking. She was no little girl, and he wasn't about to let her dictate things based on emotion alone. They needed to be rational about the next step. There were pros and cons to either or them leaving to the other side of the mountains. Eventually, Takiyok caught back up to him and he quickened his pace again, avoiding eye contact. While she stewed, he thought hard about what they had discussed.
Neither wanted the other to leave. Both needed the support and knowledge that the other was safe. However, zooming out, Siarut's children and others in Easthollow could be at risk if they didn't send someone out fast. Coupled with this was the fact that the brother had no idea where his daughter was, and was likely tearing his hair out at her absence. According to Takiyok, he could be a difficult man and was likely to question anyone who told him other than perhaps a relative. Ideally, both of them could travel together for safety, but they couldn't leave Taktuq by herself after what had happened to her.
He held a clenched expression, focusing his annoyance into finding a reasonable solution to the problems they faced. Finally, he breathed a long exhale, glancing more softly to Takiyok and subtly brushing her shoulder. Let's wait another... I don't know, week? If your headaches have improved, you go. Your brother will do best with the message from you. If you're still the same, I go, he tied it up with a ribbon and handed it to her. It wasn't perfect. It was the best he could come up with. He smiled thinly, his expression softening.