Serpent Lake I'm sorry, I didn't mean any of it; I just got too lonely, lonely woah

Kemal was not one to betray a promise of loyalty so quickly. At Panacea's howl he moved with haste, though even being at the north end of the pass it took him some time to arrive.

Slowing to a trot when he spotted the wolf alone, Kemal barked his greeting. He was grateful to see that Panacea was in relatively good condition.

What has happened? He asks, stepping forward to inspect the smaller wolf. He can't smell any strangers on him, but he reeks of fear. What could have spooked him so badly?