Horizon Ridge the top of the world

Small pox followed, even though he made it clear that he was uncertain as to why they were abandoning their quarry. Fin ignored his first inquiry as to why they were walking away, too intent on getting him out of danger to let him know why she easy doing do. She bit her lip as she navigated between the trees, pondering what exactly she was going to say to explain herself. She didn't want to make him think less of her by saying she wasn't up for the challenge, but nor did she want to say something that would give him the courage to go back and face the bear on his own.

After a little while, they came to a clearing and Finley finally turned to face her young companion. She looked at him quietly, awkwardly, biting her lip as she pondered how to address the situation. "Sorry man," she started with a sigh "I just... I've never seen such a big bear before. I've taken on a lot of bears in my day, but not even I would take on that monster..." She watched the little wolf. Wondering what he would think of her. "Sorry, man," she added, hoping held forgive her, but knowing she'd be perfectly content if he chose not to because he at least was safe.