Kate gripped her sister's hand warmly in her own, her fingertips pressing against the glove to rub gently against the back of Kitty's hand. She panted softly as their matching pace quickened, the scent of wet grass filling her nose. Her eyes frequently stole concerned glances toward her twin, knowing that Kitty was always so quick to put the welfare of others before her own. While the soft fur of her coat was becoming matted, she knew it was still warmer than what her sister had on. She hooked her arm around Kitty's at the elbow so that they were joined shoulder to shoulder and hip to hip, hoping it might in some small way retain some heat between them.<br/><br/>"We'll be alright," the conviction in her voice surprised herself. "Surely we're not far from civilization."<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>