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"No offense but it would have been better to meet you under different circumstances." He chuckled but was serious in wishing they had met differently. He felt a little ashamed of himself because he was starting to get interested in her, it didn't help matters when she didn't mention a mate. He chose to shut his mouth and rest it on his good paw as he continued to watch her. When she asked him about pain, he simply just shook his head no. She was really starting to get to him because she was so kind and protective over him. It didn't help anything either that every time he inhaled, it was her scent that filled his nose. It was a sweet smell that reminded him of flowers and sandalwood. He closed his eyes and focused on the scent for a few seconds. He never wanted to forget how comforting the scent was for him.

He couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed at her words. Her words 'great loss to the world' echoed in his mind and he couldn't believe he heard right. Did she feel this way just because she saved him? He had so many questions but was afraid to ask and learn the answers. He watched her close her eyes and drift off the to sleep. He inched closer to her carefully and inhaled her intoxicating scent. After all when would he be able to enjoy it again? Would he even see her again come morning?

He felt a twinge of pain hit him as he thought about not being with her. He wanted to whine at the depressing thought but held it back as to not wake her. He continued to watch her and admire her as she continued to sleep. Cascade's ears laid against his head as he rested his head on his paw again just staring at her. He wanted to be closer to her and just lay next to her but he was afraid of waking her.

He had planned on staying awake and enjoying her being there even if she was just sleeping. However, his body had other plans because he fell asleep without realizing it.

Cascade felt as though the time she was gone dragged on forever. The same couldn't be said for the time he spent with her and the pack. He recovered too fast for his taste because he enjoyed all the memories made. He felt like he was in a battle with himself because he knew it was time for him to go but he wanted to stay. She wasn't the only reason, he had grown to care for all of those in the pack and believed he belonged with them. He paced back and forth on the path leading away from the pack and back to the unknown. What did he have to return to if he left? He continued to pace and mull over the huge decision. He finally stopped and stared up at the sky as if the answer was there. He growled in frustration with himself. Why was it such a hard decision? He had no one to return to out there and she was here, the one who saved him. Did it call to question his need for freedom or was he just scared? He couldn't figure out just what was holding him back. He looked back towards the pack, day dreaming about the possibility that more wonderful memories could be made. Why did he want to be all alone anyway?

It felt like he had spent an eternity out on the path as he tried to decide. He carefully considered all the pros and cons that he could think of before coming to a decision. He decided he wanted to stay and be a part of their pack. Cascade went to find the leader instead of dance to see about how he could join them.