S ɪ ʟ ᴠ ᴇ ʀ
{I listened, as I always did to other wolves, nodding my head, but giving her a disbelieving look when she said she was alright.
In the arctic, and especially during winter, having a cut or scrape on your paw pads was dangerous. The feet of any creature control the body temperature, and getting an infection, or even having it open, and cold can effect one's body temperature.
I flicked an ear, snorting. "Dark is about to leave, and the rest of the fighters are waiting on Cheza to awake. I will be letting the Claw as well as the alpha know that you will be staying to keep me company, as well as tending to your injury." I told her, and I meant every word.
I shook my old grey coat, letting out a hoarse cough and walking back in the direction of camp, glancing back over my shoulder every once in a while to assure myself that Vaive was following. She was an important asset to the pack, and it would be a shame to loose her over a simple cut on the paw.