The Heartwood If the Fires don't burn it down

Dreven liked to think on their first meeting fondly. She had been brave and scared but fought not to show it. It had risen her in his esteem and she was good hearted. He didn't deserve her he knew that, but he was gonna sure try to be good as he could to her.

Large brown limb snaked out and pulled her closer as he buried his head deep into her ruff.

From his position of scarred head in white fur he spoke.

I've never been responsible for anyone, but myself Atka. I agreed to be Harbinger knowing this may come. But not expecting it so soon.

He took a deep breath. And we aren't prepared for winter. We have limited caches, limited bodies, limitied dens.

thats a slight power play with him pulling her. I can change that if you like, no problems