Swiftcurrent Creek This ain't nothin' new to me

She glanced when he veered off course, but didn't bother to follow him to investigate as well. If there was something alarming, he'd let her know. She didn't get the impression he'd need her help with whatever it was that he'd scented, and she didn't feel curious enough to investigate with him unless he summoned her. 

So she continued on her own path, ranging ahead with her focus set on the borders, where her pawprints from recent patrols had faded away in the snow. She kept one ear flicked in Arric's direction, but otherwise paid very little attention to what he was up to.