Castitas helped the man gather himself before standing close to Markus. She wondered why Markus didn't trust this man? Maybe he was just worried she'd get attacked again. She smiled at the man and gave a nod to tell him it was going to be okay. 
It had already turned to night as they traveled along the road, Castitas walking hand in hand with the knight.
Susurri looked back at the two, his face looked like a neglected puppy. Castitas' tender heart couldn't bare to see him like that but she remained at Markus' side to avoid angering him and losing Susrri’s chance of safe travel.
“Shouldn’t a town beep ahead? We are getting close to the wastelands…"