Meadowlark Prairie codeine scene

roan moved steadily through the snow, his pale eyes sharp and unyielding as he kept close to @Synder’s side. the cold bit at the air around them, but he barely noticed, his attention fixed on her uneven gait. each limp of her injured leg tugged at his focus, the break a glaring weakness he wouldn’t ignore.

his muzzle brushed against her flank, nudging the damaged limb with enough force to make her falter slightly. he huffed low, the sound carrying his command without the need for more words. when she slowed, he turned to face her, standing broad and immovable in her path.

stay, he rumbled, his voice curt, his tone leaving no room for argument. his eyes flicked briefly to her leg before meeting her gaze again, unrelenting.

after a pause, he stepped closer, his breath warm against the cold air as he leaned in, his nose brushing the side of her neck. i will hunt.

with that, he turned, his dark form cutting through the snow like a shadow. roan moved with purpose, his movements efficient, his body language clear: she would stay, and he would provide. that was all there was to it.