Dragoncrest Cliffs Just One Hit.

Pepper's ears fell. He was a little disheartened that she intended to leave so early. Or, late, rather. He'd much prefer to accompany her back, but knew that was unrealistic for him. 

He reciprocated her nudge with a gentle lick between her ears and considered offering to let her stay. He didn't need to baby her. He only offered a half-smile to her request, as if he was in any control of his body's decision to give out.  

"That pack ain't treatin' ya right, you come tell me." he said after backing away. Not that he would be able to do much of anything about it. He chose to watch her leave, and didn't head back to his den with the gift until she was well away from the territory.