He pressed his forehead against hers affectionately. "I will, I promise." He turned and left the den and headed in the direction of the river. When he got to it, he waded out into the water. He watched the blood and dirt from his pelt wash off of his pelt and cloud the water around him. He sighed and put his head under the water to wash his head. He swam to the bank and climbed out of the water, and shook out his fur.She put her head down and shrugged. "Just... come back safe..." Misa laid back down next to the pups.
He then walked back to the den, slowly. When he reached it, he went in and laid down next to Misa and their pups.