Moonsong Glacier To regard the frost and the boughs

He was so caught up in the thrill of the chase that he barrelled straight into her and came to an abrupt halt, chest heaving and panting to draw breath. Winter Song had stopped running! Why? Did you want me to catch you?

It would be a lot easier to know what she wanted when he could actually ask her, and he made a mental note to practice his Words more! Would that impress her? 

hrrr? he huffed the question. Why'd we stop?