Sun Mote Copse He was never demanding, just understanding.

Etienne had left Rivenwood behind. But he had not wanted to go to the shores. There was pain heavy on hisspirit. He felt alone with his thoughts and lost. His awareness of Anselm prickly at the edges, but more than that. It was Anselm's reaction.

The only thing he could think was that Anselm hated him now. Felt burdened by the fact that he had to save Eti. That he had been hurt because of Eti. That was the only reason the seaborn could think that Anselm had such a reaction. That Etienne's presence sickened him.

So Etienne left the pack lands days behind. He would return when he was able to get his head on straight. He had howled his leaving and his potential return as he crossed into the wilderness to @Anselm, @Heda and @Druid and @Fiona.

He had no destination in mind. Simply mindful walking. But he was stopped short by a scent he knew well. And he was both infuriated and also longed to see the wolves beyond the line.

tags just for reference so you know where he went or at least that he qent and he'll be back.