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*Yes.... Yes I did.* She waved a hand at Blaze as he took hold of the animal. "Take that back to the others. Make Savith understand that I would not go without Fire Bright." Blue eyes were cast skyward then looked at Blaze. "Hurry Blaze. I know how the water makes you feel. I wouldn't want you to suffer more then you need to." Then she looked away because she knew if she watched him leave she would call him back. She thought about Blaze choosing to leave her there. It was what she wanted she told herself. The others should have the meat and if the storm came and washed her away so be it. If she was lucky enough to have Fire Bright find her then bless the High Ones for it. Still it hurt to be discarded like that. Dancer closed her eyes as the rain started to come a bit harder. If her fuzzy friend came he would wake her. She needed rest after a healing and that was her weakness. She just hoped another tusk hog wasn't nearby as she knew they tended to be in small groups.

As Blaze grumped in Dancers direction she just closed her eyes. She was glad he wasn't leaving. She didn't think he would but she has been wrong about things before. She didn't want to hear how important she was. She herself didn't feel like she was so special. When he spoke of the others eating boots she smiled even with her eyes closed. Feeling his arms wrap about her was nice. It was comforting to be held. Slowly she got to her feet and was led to the new resting spot. After he promised to take more care Dancer slowly opened her eyes as a hand lifted to his cheek. Softly she said, "I'm glad you're here Blaze." Her heavy lids then slid shut and the tender hand dropped to her lap. She was out for a little while.

Feeling Blaze cuddle up Dancer responded in kind and snuggled back. Wrapping her arms about him and nuzzling into his neck. Her mind quietly responding to his. *Ok Blaze. Just rest a bit here with me first.* She knew how the rain and such affected his mood and all and even though she was starting to feel better she was happy for some extra time to feel all better.

As long as they were safe from harm Dancer didn't mind waiting out the rain inside the tree. She lay still while Blaze slept. His hand holding hers just to know someone was there was nice. She listened to him breath as he rested. Her mind drifting in and out of sleep as she started to feel better. When she felt normal again Dancer thought about Crosscurrent. Then she thought about Blaze. It made her smile softly as she lay there. Wanting so much to prove himself to everyone, to do the right thing and remain looking strong while doing it. She saw that in Savith as well. The need to always look strong even if things wounded them. Dancer tried to be strong when her heart hurt but found it all to hard. She would rather endure physical pain then heartache or mental pain. Softly she hummed some long ago tribal tune as the rhythm of the rain pounded against the tree fort they hid in. After a time she heard a noise. Something moving about in the rain. Gently she pulled from Blaze and peeked out from the tree. Her eyes lit up and she rushed out into the rain to throw her arms about Fire Brights neck. "Oh Fire Bright I was so worried about you!" After a long wet greeting she went back into the tree. Placing a hand on Blaze's shoulder she sent softly to him, *Blaze. Please wake my friend. Fire Bright is here and can take us back to the others.* Her mind clearly scared to be in his without him being awake. So she waited to see if he would wake, shock her mind or just grump a bit. On edge she was ready for anything.

Dancer squeaked and laughed when Blaze lifted her. Looking down at him she giggled uncontrollably. Her face went red as it often did and she shook her head a bit. Tossing midnight hair about her face. When she was back on the ground Blaze's upward glance just made her do the same. "We should get back before Savith sends out a rescue party for us." Again she giggled. *But I know nothing would hurt me so long as you had breath in your body if we stayed.* Her send almost felt like fingertips teasing his brain in a warm caress. Then those blue eyes quickly darted to the pig on the ground. "Ok let's get this and ourselves back to the others."

Dancer shook her head and hopped on Fire Bright. "Come on Blaze. Fire Bright can carry the meat in his jaws. It's not to big for him and now that it's gutted it's even lighter." She held out a hand to help him on with a smile.

Dancer laughed then pointed at the pig. "Carry it Fire Bright." Her voice was firm but still loving. Once the cat lifted the meat in his jaws she squeezed her legs against him tight. "Now back to the cave my friend and hurry." With her leg cue Fire Bright took off like a shot. Bounding through the woods Dancer would send to Blaze *Duck* and he had better do so or he would be on the ground and most likely out cold. The wind was wild and blew Dancers hair into Blazes face. At least the bouncy ride was quick. Before long they were at the edge of the woods looking down on their little living area but the cave was a little bit away yet.