Fendros shut his eyes and bowed his head. This was also something that happened every time. A short discussion, then a reassurance to let the issue work itself out. Fendros wasn't sure that he could keep telling himself that, but what else was there to do? Ahnasha was right. Getting to Bruma and finding the other pack before Vile did was more important right now. Fendros decided not to press the issue any further tonight, but he was nearing the edge of his patience. His frustration with his own ineffective inaction and lack of other options would eventually get to him.

"We can be strong, Ahna, I know that much. Against this, though, I don't know how to fight." Fendros looked to Ahnasha and put an arm around her, "We'll keep going until we deal with Bruma, but after that, we have to find a way to deal with this properly. Let's promise that much, at least."

In all honesty, Fendros didn't know whether he would last that long. He remained awake to lull Rhazii back to sleep before he put the cub back and drifted to sleep himself. Hopefully he wouldn't get any dreams either.

Nearby, Sabine lay awake, facing away from Fendros and Ahnasha with her eyes open. She was a light sleeper as-is, but their own behaviour had been especially concerning to her. She went to sleep after it seemed that there was nothing more to eavesdrop on.