Jade Fern Grove I tried.

When the man was stabilized and his wounds wrapped with an antiseptic mixture, Kel finally stepped back and allowed himself to breathe. Doedapple was nowhere in sight. Asleep, most likely, and for now he would not disturb her. He turned to the two men with tired eyes.

He's stable for now. Can you two get him to Riverclan? I have to go back for my - Kel fumbled. Companion. He mentally kicked himself, but only for a moment. She's more experienced, and our supplies are in Riverclan.

He relaxed slightly when they agreed, but Kel would remain on edge until he and @Doedapple were safely within the borders and tending their patient. He cast one more concerned look at the man, then nodded once to Gunnar and Germanicus, and turned to find Doedapple. Kel sighed to himself. Another delay...

At this rate, he would never find the right moment to ask her to marry him.