Rising Sun Valley Rather Ambitious

Before he'd entered the water, the man had listened to the last bit of his partner's words. He could understand her want to be a good partner, but to him she was already the best. The best to be around, the kindest wolf he knew, and definitely the only one who held his heart. Whether she knew it or not, he was content with her just coming home to him at the end of each day. He didn't need her to take care of him, but did believe he should be taking care of her. Due to wanting her to eat as quickly as was able, he did not mention these things right away, but there was no way it would all stay in his mind forever. Eventually, he would speak his thoughts to her, and he would tell her just how much she meant to him and so on. That would be the day he asked her to stay by his side 'til the end of time, but that day was not the current one. No, instead, he planned to spend the day caring for her and looking after her as she always does the youngsters. Kove would do his best to never make her feel as if she owed him an apology, too. Even though she stated she would probably stay by him even if he did, that was not the type of man he wanted to be, or the type of lover he wanted to act as towards her. Scarlett was special to him, and she deserved only happiness and love, nothing less.

Once the elk had been herded back to the river's bank, the newly-soaked wolf pulled his own body out of the water and shook himself free of any loose water droplets. He didn't expect it all to come off, of course, as that would take a miracle. The water didn't bother him, and even if it had it wouldn't of been able to hold his attention for long. It was the albino's slender form and clean kill they held tight to his attention, and he let it until the creature had taken it's last breath. The man had not been close enough to see the life drain from the animal's eyes, but when it's body ceased it's previous movements, he knew. Kove approached Scarlett after, bumping his nose to her shoulder gently. “Nice kill,” he complimented, then pulled his head back only to use his snout to motion between the woman and the cervine. “Now, I believe it is time for you to eat. Once your stomach is full, we can drag what remains back to the valley, and then you are taking the rest of the day off, no exceptions. If anyone needs anything, I will see to it for you. It's about time you were given a break.” The way he spoke made it clear he would not argue with her over the matter, and his undertone stated that he would make sure she rested even if he needed to lay across her smaller body to make it happen.