[Calieo]

       As sunlight began to wane and darkness slowly creeped in to take it's place, in the distance what could be distinguished as another settlement sat silhouetted against the twilight sky. Everyone kept to themselves, Calieo only sparing an occasional glance backwards out of curiousity more than anything. Once or twice she saw Denise playing with conjured flame, and each time Calieo's gaze lingered on the dancing light for just a little longer. The way the flames licked and pulsed, they wanted to be more. It was endearing in an odd sort of way, and Calieo looked down to the flame she carried at her side for contrast. Within it's gilded cage the ball of plasma remained peacefully suspended, a calm and even burn satisfied with all that it had.

       As the settlement eventually drew nearer Calieo took in all she could before losing interest, quickly deeming the dirty little collection of homes to be beneath her. There were animals, that was all the knight had cared to notice, and animals meant sustenance. The thought of food caused Calieo's gut to twist, and she recalled the last time she ate had been about two dawns ago. The others apparently had similar thoughts, and their conversation drew her attention as they discussed where to seek food and rest. Their ignorance astounded the warrior, and she turned away again to pick out a suitable creature among the numerous in the fields.

       Before deciding to go for the largest she could see, Calieo overheard Denise chime in. At the mention of her named the knight spun around again, and listened to what her guide had to say about her intentions for the evening. As she began to walk off with her horse in tow, Calieo looked back towards everyone else and gave them a quick nod, "Find restfulness in your void of thoughts this night. We leave this settlement with the sunlight's return."

       Without another word she turned away once more to follow after Denise, her strides long and quick so she could catch up quickly. In a mater of seconds the knight was alongside her original companion, and gave the ash skinned woman a brief glance over. "This friend house," the knight began, taking a second to consider the best way to word her thoughts, "will there be something to kill for sustenance?"