Wapun Meadow bloodgrand

The panther could hardly hold onto his pique under such tender care. Amusement warred with his frustration. He did not like to be coddled in this way. Or perhaps he did — but it was not how he wanted Chakliux to see him.

"The cold will keep it," he said, standing once more just to prove that he could. "If we are to return home, let us go at once. Your family is waiting for you."

He made to limp stubbornly onward.