No fear allowed

*Naiche* · 03-04-2021, 12:05 AM

Naiche didn’t mind being wrong in this case. Asla made it up safely and Naiche continued at her pace, however much he distrusted it. It was like the nerves in his paws were tingling with how much attention he gave each step. The slickwater and ice guaranteed an easy fall and right now that was an intimidating thought. At least Pan wasn’t with him this time. Just Asla. At the top he glanced back down the way they had come, it wouldn’t have bothered him normally but with the current conditions, he felt his stomach roll a bit. Had he picked up a fear or was this reasonable respect for nature at this time? Did Asla think him a coward? Damn, her thinking him a coward might be worse than a fall in a way.

Which path? They had made this one up but down would be even more tedious. Would she at least take her time more? What was the other path like? His bruised pride didn’t want to ask that right now and show any more signs of insecurity. Naiche didn’t want the decision she’d offered but he couldn’t say that either. Fortunately, Naiche had learned to be quite good at acting formal instead of unsure or concerned so he wouldn’t appear weak. His eyes looked to the bear, a desire in his blood to chase the creature and fight it, vent out his frustration. Fighting dangerous animals was fun after all. “We can take the path if you think it's any better.” Naiche eyed the ice they were on shifting his weight on it, at least at this point it felt solid enough. Hopefully going down felt solid also. He hated winter and fake winters. Right now Naiche loved the idea of being in their den curled up, warm, safe, no snow and no risk of her falling.

"Naiche"

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