right on the border, walking the line

Her paws feel like they'll give up on her before she can catch her companions. Tears are on the brink of falling, blurring her vision as she continues to call out for them. Unfortunately for Lumine, they don't seem to want to stop. The large cat had terrified them to the point of 'fall until you stumble.' Fortunately for Lumine, someone was there, whether it was to help or to hunt.

A boy is coming from the other side, veering around the reindeer and directing them to the river nearby. She lets out a sigh of relief as she follows the boy and her reindeer. Taking the other side, she helps the boy herd her reindeer into the shallows of river. Once the shock of the cold water rattles their silly brains straight, they calm and slake their thirsts as they stand chest deep in the river.

Collapsing onto the shore, Lumine pants heavily as she tries to hold back the tears. She doesn't know what to say and instead brings a paw up to cover her face and hide the tears that try to stain her cheeks. "I-I'm sorry," she finally mumbles through chattering teeth and shaky muscles.