Whitefish River It's just another chain reaction

The trek was a long one for Lokie. Any other time, his energy would have had him here in no time. But his pain made him slow. He pushed through it, knowing that if they stopped to rest, it would just be that much hard to get going again. He didn't have the energy to talk, and thankfully she was all business. Head lowered to the ground, Lokie pushed through the pain with every step. 

By the time she came to a halt, Lokie was ready to drop. He almost feared getting into a sitting position, for his body may not get out of it. His head hung low now and his ears drooped down. He couldn't even muster the words to oppose her idea. So, slowly, he sat back on his haunches. At least he didn't need to lift his head. He would be meeting leaders, after all, so it should be low.