Foxpaw nodded at her instructions and took off after her, quickly gaining up on her because of his taller legs and therefore more speed. The tom was determined to beat Dawnpaw. He did laugh along the way though because it was fun racing her to the river. Foxpaw got there first and skidded to a stop. "Ha, beat ya!" he boasted, then realized she was probably upset. "But you did good," He added awkwardly.
Sagestep gulped, feeling tears welling up in her eyes. "How is she? Flarepaw, I mean.." Sagestep asked, looking around camp with worried eyes. She was anxious to see if her apprentice was okay. She was happy about getting picked for deputy, but right now she was too worried to care.