Kestrel sat oposite him, her face watching him like she had when he used to read to her, all interest and wonder. At times like this, it was almost as if they were back in his home, and not out on the road.

He spoke about it getting harder as they went, and she couldn't doubt it. What they'd faced so far had been challenging and only their faith in each other had kept them together. What came might even push that to breaking point.

"Can you do that?" she asked, not doubting him, but more curious than anything else.