Without questioning the order, Ghent began to move into place. He halted mid-step, his mouth falling open slightly after Elayra objected to the idea. He gripped his staff tighter, anxious as he waited for Drust to react. To his disbelief, the Knight approved and no one died.
	Amazed by her fearlessness, Ghent kept to Elayra’s left. He nodded stiffly, staring dead ahead. He suspected the ghosts would take interest in them, but if what Elayra said was true, he had nothing to fear. He steeled himself in a false sense of confidence, hopeful Smaya's help would be enough to secure them a safe and undisturbed passage. 
	His attempt at optimism didn’t last long. The second Ghent followed Drust and Elayra into the forest, Wonderland’s nonsensical ways trifled with reality. The way his surroundings stretched was similar to a funhouse, only Ghent wasn’t having any fun. He averted his gaze to quell the dizzying sensation, but it didn't help. If anything, looking away made him feel worse. 
	Ghent fell forward near the end, dangerously close to colliding into Elayra. He used his staff to regain balance, silently thankful he went through last. Shaking his head to refocus, he staggered, taking up the room Elayra provided by moving ahead.
	What struck Ghent first was the overwhelming silence. A sudden rush of despair overpowered him, a feeling so strong it hurt to breathe. Brows furrowed, he studied what he could of the clearing, most of it lost in the fog. Elayra was already hazy, and she was barely a foot away. Drust was harder to see, but Ghent could tell the Knight was fighting against his own emotions. He tensed as Elayra drew her sword, lessening his hold on his own weapon once Drust responded.
	"O-okay." Ghent's mouth felt dry. He didn't want to get separated. He was fairly certain if he got lost, that was the end of the road for him. Paranoid at the thought, he disregarded personal space and practically became Elayra’s shadow. He continued this way for a better part of their journey, silently struggling against his negative thoughts made worse by Hollow Forest.