Elias looked up in surprise at the driver of the carriage. He hadn't heard him even speak since his arrival, and Elias hadn't even noticed the man, who seemed to linger behind lady Valtoris like a shadow. Elias glared at him from behind, but gingerly shut the book as he was told. 

Staring down at his lap, he muttered " I [i]know[/i] that..." He did not, however, move from the edge of the carriage, not minding the driver's suggestion. The young nobleman's eyes wandered to the girl on the other side of the carriage and her little toy. Regardless of what the others thought, he still was convinced there was a mistake. He wasn't impressed by her little meek act- no matter how apologetic or shy she acted, that didn't change his suspicions about her. For now, he would keep his distance from her, and the same went to the thief, who had made himself at home in the carriage, sleeping away. Not a bad idea, sleeping the trip away, except for the fact that Elias could be robbed blind.

He found himself bored without a book to read or a task to complete. Elias's mind was never at rest, and he felt uneasy without something to do. He could only hope for a quick arrival to their destination. He wondered what the party intended to do after dark, when rumored beasts came out to prey on weary travelers and children. Elias could think of a variety of terrifying monsters, and none of them brought comforting thoughts. He shivered, thankful that he could be protected by  defensive spells.