Gippal looked over to Maximus as he asked what was eating at him with a queer look and shook his head, "Nothing." Quickly as he didn't want to talk about it. He looked down at Eva and smiled and said, "I'm fine." 




Eva looked at him with squinty eyes and her lips pursed. She finally let the air out of her lungs with a sigh before shaking her head and looking to Maximus and answering his earlier question.[color=ed145b][b] "Ehhhh..."[/b][/color] Her eyes closed as she grew slightly embarrased and had a nervous smile slowly appear on her lips.  [color=ed145b][b]"I... Don't know. I can't explain why I did...it's a bit confusing. MORE SO now that I am able to walk around now fine in the city. All I can say was I was deathly afraid of this place.... Which is weird, I don't know why I am." [/b][/color]




She let a nervous chuckle out and quickly changed the subject as they neared the temple's steps. [b][color=ed145b]"Anywho! I wonder what Saina is going to cook."[/color][/b] 




Gippal watched Eva, pushing his other thoughts of Alex and Nai out of his mind as she answered Maximus. Despite her not being able to walk about to find answers, no one in the village seemed to know her the last time he was here asking for her. Yet with such a strong reaction to this place, there had to be more to the story. 




His stomach growled at the mention of food...realizing he didn't eat at all since the night before. "I don't care...as long as it's good." He said with a smile. "I could go for some meat though." 




Eva looked at him as his stomach growled and giggled.[color=ed145b] "You always eat meat, never any greens. I'm going to tell her to make a salad!"[/color] 




Gippal scowled, "I would die." 




As they stopped at the steps, Maximus even though he was tired from the day and didn't have any sleep, he decided to go to the trials, so when everyone was done eating they could go directly to the Fayth and quickly get off this island before anything else bad would happem. 




"Well I'm going to go ahead and clear the trials for everyone...We've had a rough first day for our journey, you two should relax. Ill meet back up with you at Eva's room." Maximus said, and with out waiting for a response he started up the steps




Gippal looked at him funny, but shrugged. If he wanted to do it he had no qualms with it. 




Eva looked at Maximus as he suddenly decided to leave them. With a frown she nodded and said, [b][color=ed145b]"Maximus! You don't have to, we can do it together!"[/color][/b] Not that she wanted to do it herself as of the moment, but she didn't want him to think she was ok with not doing the work. She moved to the stairs when Maximus turned back around. 




 "You need to take it easy for the day, Let me make it easier for you Lady Eva." Maximus said quickly before going up the stairs again. 

 

 Slightly confused on why he was wanting to do it when it was tradition for the Summoner to do it with her Guardians. She opened her mouth to protest but sighed, giving up the thought. He was right She was tired, and it's not like the religion was true, after hearing the story of what really happened from Gippal... This wasn't a normal Pilgramage. Pushing the thoughts from her mind she looked at Gippal as he didn't move forward. [b][color=ed145b]"What's up?" [/color][/b]She asked as she placed her hands infront of her and held her left wrist with her right hand. 




Gippal looked at her and gave a small smile. Looking to the bench near by he nodded his head to it and said, "Let's sit down and relax for a minute." Gently touching her arm and leading her to the bench. As they sat he sighed, looking up at the sky for a moment before looking to her and asked. "How are you feeling?" 




Eva smiled as he touched her arm and lead her to the bench, unlike him as he leaned back looking at the sky, she sat with perfect posture and watched him. When he looked at her and asked how she felt she smiled. Blushing slightly as she answered, [b][color=ed145b]"I'm doing better. Sorry about freaking out again..." [/color][/b]




Gippal shook his head and placed his hand on her's "You don't have to say that. I'm just glad your ok now. I hate to see you crying..." He said as he looked at her. " I told you, we will find out your past, and this is a good lead. We will take it slow though, at your pace." 




Eva smiled as he held her hand, blushing as he did, wishing he would do this more often. She suddenly realized he was talking and had missed  the first half. Nodding in thanks she said, [b][color=ed145b]"Thanks, I'm glad you are here to help me."[/color][/b] She wanted so badly to kiss him right now....to really show how much she was greatful for him. 




He smiled and pulled his hand back and leaned back on the bench once more. Looking to the trees in front of them." Nah, I'm the one who's glad to be here with you. You definatly brighten up the days of the last two years, I should be the one thanking you." 




Eva's cheeks reddened even more, her hands wringing part of her dress on her lap as she didn't know what to say. She brightened his days? Her heart beated at what seem like a million beats per second. [b][color=ed145b]"I...I do?" [/color][/b]




He looked back at her. "Yes of course..." His smile went away as he then added, "You don't realize how much we worried about you when you went off on your own...and missed you." He said, his cheeks reddening slightly. He looked away, the inner conflict rising of his feelings... for Nai and Eva. He cared deeply for both...though he hardly showed it. It was hard.... it was with these two women that he had a hard time showing his love for...he probbably didn't want to screw it up....but he tend to do so anyways. 




She gave a sad smile at his words, she was happy he missed her....but sad that she made him worry. She knew she shouldnt have left them...she felt like a burden sometimes to Gippal and Urick. But coming back and seeing them jump right back into where they left off. [b][color=ed145b]"I... I'm sorry."[/color][/b] She looked forward as he turned away, allowing the sounds of the animals in the jungle to surround them. She scooted closer to Gippal, trying to be discreet as she did so. Shifting her legs just slightly enough to slightly to be even that much closer to him. 




"It's ok, at least I know you're safe now." He said as he felt her move closer, Glancing over to her he smiled. Shifting his arm behind her back and gripping the edge of the bench behind her, as she leaned into his shoulder. There they sat, as Eva grew more at ease with Gippal by her side.