Blacktail Deer Plateau did it for you

He came in, wordless but warm. Then settled down so he might be a barrier to the outside world. Prying eyes or whipping winds. He was prepared to hold them all at bay for at least a little.

I thought it was odd she was gone, but...maybe she has a death wish. Delirious from the wounds or something. But he didn't blame Ash. She had done her part and he had seen her wisdom in the way she had directed him time and time again.

You don't want me to go after her, do you?