Raschen sighed as he slowly quickened his pace, his steps falling in line with Taryn's after a moment or so. he had slowed again to gather his thoughts and untie his tongue before he wandered to her side, slowly looking to her, his soft green eyes full of conscern. Taryn would feel his warm paw on her stomach.<br/><br/>Please slow yourself, my love, think of the cubs.." he whispered softly in case any of the group had regathered, not wanting to make a scene. He took a breath and sighed. "I...I think you mis understood..I do not wish you alone in Home...in fact i planned to take the side route in to check on you as often as I could possibly do so. I only ask that you return to home for the winter months until a way can be devised for you to survive the winters of the Warren. I have seen many a daring Hume parish in the expanse from the biting freeze that comes soon...I cannot bear such pain as to see you and our little ones pass because we were unprepared for you to and they to withstand it.."<br/><br/>He watched her face, a saddened expression on his short muzzle as he waited for response. He did not wish for his lover's angst and he certainly did not wish to upset her further or to sadden her once more.<br/><br/>"Do you understand, my sweet?