*cleans off his sword with a rag from his pocket before sheathing it then arranges his weapon about his person*

*lifts Bingo gingerly pulling him close up against his body; steadies the both of them as he rises from kneeling position; settles Bingo's head as comfortably as he can against his shoulder*

Well then. Fortunately for you, the Warg left you intact. Unfortunately for me, that makes you a heavier to carry. *grins at this small attempt at humor* Be strong, my friend.

*places a kiss against Bingo's hair; begins to walk with careful footsteps toward the cave*