Sathurra patted the small pup once more. She made sure Tikaani didn't notice, but she had a trail of tears coming through. She spoke, but it was a little broken:
"It's the only place I can call home."
Sathurra gently placed the pup off to the side of the bed. She stood up and walked towards the door. Before she left, she made sure Tikaani saw a little smile from her. "I'll be outside for a moment, don't get too caught up in trying to find me. We'll search for your sister's in the morning,"
Sathurra left the room and the den altogether. She made her way outside where she then perched herself at the highest point of the den. With a swift twirl she encased herself in a wall of opaque ice.