We have space between them and us. [Especially if he keeps moving. Zishu tries to hold Xingchen against his chest, to only use his lower body to get them to safety, but he can't help jostling the poor man now and then. He too is listening to the howls and wondering how fast werewolves can travel.]

You don't have to worry about them. I'll stop them if they follow us.

[He finds a small cave - much too little to interest a bear - and he sets Xingchen down in it, crawling in after him.]

Let me see your arm.