Bearclaw Valley one who is already beyond life himself

Honestly, Evien had thought about it in the past. Running away, poisoning, betrayal. But as time moved along he realized that he could never. Ursus was his home, for better or worse, forever. He'd stay here until he died, most likely. Evien couldn't imagine a world where he would just leave.

The medic got to his paws, turning and intending to seek out the black-furred woman, until Merrick spoke again. 

Did he deserve this? 

A smile formed on his maw and he dipped his head to Merrick. "I'll do my best to make that into a true statement," he assured, then turned back to head out on his mission to find the shadow.

fade here? ^^