It was hard leaving. It wasn't often that Trex saw his family and the moments he had with them, though brief, were always something he cherished. Clasping Sanders arm, he nodded at his brother. "You stay out of trouble," he said testing his brother's grip.

Sanders smiled and tightened his grip as well. "All the trouble's leaving with you." They released each other. Sanders moved over and took Zelia's hand. "If you get tired of him you can always come back here. I'm way more handsome." He winked before bending down and kissing the back of her hand. "It was lovely meeting you. Stay safe."

After an embarrassing goodbye with his mother - something he didn't mind but was a bit awkward with Zelia there - Trex said goodbye to his father and then turned to leave.

He didn't speak until they were already down the lane, out of earshot. "Sorry about my brother's dramatics." He glanced over at Zelia. "He tends to be the flirt of the family." And if it wasn't for that, Trex would have been a bit more annoyed with his brother. However, he knew it was more to tease him than anything. Sanders had the misconception that Zelia and Trex were a thing. Not that it would... Trex looked ahead. There was no time for a relationship. Besides, they were just friends. Nothing more. There was no way he was going to ruin his relationship with Zelia for something more. Not that he had time for something more.

The lane stretched on. It was a lot longer walking than riding but Trex was glad to leave the horses behind. There was no point leaving them in the city. It didn't do them well and he couldn't house them or care for them as he would have liked. He glanced slightly over at Zelia. She did a great thing helping buy the horses. If it wasn't for her, it would have taken him a lot longer to finally acquire them - assuming they were not dead by then. The previous owner did not know how to take care of animals and should never had them. He breathed in the cool morning air as he pushed the anger aside. It didn't matter anymore. The horses were free and they would not be dealing with that man again. 

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The wagon hitting a rut jarred Skye from her sleep. She was halfway, her hand on her sword before she realized where she was. Glancing over at Flynn she breathed a sigh of relief that he hadn't noticed her jolt. Glancing around, she tried to pick her barrings. They had been riding in the wagon a good portion of yesterday and all night. They should be reaching Magnolia shortly.

As if on cue, water appeared on the distant horizon. The morning sun reflected off the lake outside of Magnolia. It was a beautiful scene really. The sun on the water, the colors... Skye glanced away. Beauty was deceiving. Some of the most pretty things turned out to be the deadliest. It was better to stay away then to get close and get burned. 

Skye glanced at the driver. He was slumped over as usual, chewing a wad of his disgusting tobacco. Turning, he his head, he spat on the side of the road. Skye shook her head and looked away. 

"Well, look who's finally awake." The man said catching sight of her. He looked her over, slightly disinterested, before glancing ahead again. "You mutter in your sleep, you know that?" 

Skye reddened. What exactly was she saying? Dreams from the previous night came back. They weren't pleasant - but then again, since Tye showed up, they rarely were. 

"Couldn't make out half of it but remind me never to try and wake you. Nearly skewered your boyfriend here." Skye paled and glanced at Flynn. He seemed to be alright. "Don't worry. You didn't get him but you were out of it. Thankfully, you went back to sleep without much of a fuss. Though, I think he still might have your knife." The driver spat again before yawning. "After that, he took over for a bit and let me sleep. Probably to make sure you didn't go crazy again." He shook his head. "Not that I minded. Not every day I transport a couple were the girl is trying to kill her boyfriend when she's half a sleep."

"Were not a couple." Skye muttered, her face scarlet. What had Flynn heard? She didn't really remember waking up. She remembered several nightmares but not much else.

"Anywho were almost to your destination." The man nodded toward Magnolia. "You can wake your boyfriend anytime now. As I said, I don't have time to go into the city but I can drop you off close. After that tree there, you'll have to walk." The wagon slowed. "It was mighty fun but don't forget my pay." He smiled. "Stories aren't everything."

"Sure." Skye brought out her bag and paid the man. "Thank you."

"No problem. Now wake your boyfriend and get. I got a lot to do. Though, if he wakes up fighting, I wouldn't be surprised."

Blushing again, Skye turned away. She nudged Flynn. "Flynn, were here," she said quietly. 

"You got to be louder than that girl." The driver reached back and hit Flynn on the leg. "We're here. And as much as I appreciate you driving for me, you need to get. I have to be in Onibus before dark and I can't take the train."