He could tell it weights heavily in her heart. That it will be the time for them to say good-bye. But he belongs in the wild and his family needs him, as his brothers are growing, and they have neighbors that rely on him and his elder brother for patrols.

He swished his tail, but he could tell when she isn't looking that he's making her sad. Once she announces that they had been found and they're going to prepare for him to return, he's beyond happy.

"Thank you, Leanne. You done so much for me." That he couldn't contained himself and gives her a hug, a strong embrace to hold her in his arms.