Hugh simply closed his eyes as Sana ran her fingers over his cheeks and gave him a soft kiss, lending reassuring words. He sighed and just felt the hand on his face, bringing his own hand to hers. The feeling was comforting and never seemed to get old. He just held onto the moment until she went away to attend to business involving arrows. 

He would always feel stressed by the whole situation they were all in. He could just always feel like he was going to lose it all to another bad guy and another war. All of these fights seemed to be started by someone else and then plopped in the laps of others for them to take responsibility for the mess. Regardless, Hugh would remain to fight this battle. He wasn't going to back out. Sana would be there, and he would suffer it all just to make sure she was safe. He would become an unstoppable force of nature to get to her.

He sat still for the moment, after her leaving to attend to an errand, and puffed on his pipe. He could live a good life after all of this. He could feel a little bit of anger building up inside at the thought of someone keeping him from the life he wanted to live. This character, Eliphas, would have to die. There was no doubt about that. The tyrant had to fall and Hugh would take part and be sure he did. This might be the last battle keeping him from his peaceful life. The result would be what his freedom and happiness depended on. There was a natural order of life and death, and it should not be interrupted by some freak.

Sana returned suddenly and Hugh's eyes lit up at the sight of her. He took in all of her features and let her pass before his eyes before she sat down. He looked at the ground as she snuggled up close to him, a smile appearing across his face. He felt so warm and fuzzy inside. He felt vulnerable every time she got close to him and he couldn't get enough of her. 

She spoke of the new addition of horses to their entourage. It made him feel happy to know Rodger would not be overworked. He was a strong horse, but not strong enough to keep pulling them forever. He wanted his horse to relax for a bit. He looked at her as she leaned her head against him and a wave of happiness came over him. He had no idea what to say. He almost felt better leaving it silent. He loved having her there for him. He couldn't let go, now. He had to hold on tightly to this moment.