Firefly Ravine Bittersweet Berries and Stinging Nettles

Pepper let his weak tail sway behind him. It was a misunderstanding, and he was glad they could agree to call it that. 

He offered Phobos a bloody lick across the muzzle, purposefully lingering for a moment. 

"Told 'im I'd show em where to clean up. How 'bout you patch 'em up, send 'em on 'is way." He'd let Phobos piece together what he was implying. Though he also hoped the wolf knew Pepper was fine simply being alone with him, if he'd rather that.