Silvertip Mountain I don’t see how he can ever finish, if he doesn’t begin

When she heard Val's voice, her steps picked up speed. She trotted through the darkness until she found him. He looked mostly unharmed, which had a wave of relief spreading over her. She was almost certain he had been worthy, but this had been the only way to know for sure.

The bruin-heart smiled and pressed her face into his neck when she reached him. The bear has chosen you, she said softly as she pulled back to meet his gaze. Now you must work every day to honor that gift. Her heart was still racing, but now with excitement. 

Arielle looked to Aves and stepped back a little more, her smile still present.