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HannahThe way his body ached and his mind barely functioned told Ethan he was well past his point of usefulness. Setting up camp on autopilot he'd all but collapsed onto his sleeping roll when he was done, feeling weariness weighing heavily over him. Despite his exhaustion however his mind began to race as soon as his head met the mat, unable to push the day's events from his thoughts. So much had happened, and unfortunately most of it for the worse. A nagging feeling told him that just because they ran away from trouble today it wasn't going to be the end of it, they'd be nipped in the bud sooner or later by this. He only hoped Bernadette was doing alright back in town, and she wouldn't end up in trouble for their leaving. Bad enough she had to be there to witness it and things would only be made worse if she took the fall for them too.
And what of his own journey? He'd begun traveling to seek out a very particular person yet with everyone happening as of late his own goal seemed to be further and further away. Like the stars above, while he could see them and reach out he couldn't quite grasp them, always just out of reach. He didn't even truly know where his friend had gone either, that still needed to be discovered. Hearing the footfalls of a little Ydran girl Ethan turned his head and smiled kindly at Amuné, no hesitation on his part as he allowed her to join him.
"Well... I don't know at this point really. I hoped to find him a lot sooner than this, but it's looking like it's going to take a while yet," Ethan answered, his eyes shifting back to the night sky. Should he tell everything to Amuné? She'd traveled with him for a while at this point and he knew her reasons for being out, yet he didn't feel comfortable just yet. Maybe he didn't want to upset her before bed, but he'd keep it to himself for now.
"My friend, uh... Well he got in trouble for something he didn't do. They needed to talk to him about it and see what he knew, so he left with them. He's been gone a while now though, I just want to make sure he's doing okay." It wasn't a complete lie as he was worried about Cedric, but he didn't think sharing the whole truth would make any difference. If Amuné knew what he was after, who he was after, she may well want to leave his company. And he was fine with that, she might be in danger traveling with him like this. Yet until he fulfilled his promise to help her find her parents he didn't want them to part, otherwise who might help her? Cedric was tough, he could wait just a little longer. So long as he didn't think he was putting the little Ydran or anyone else in immediate danger he'd keep quiet, and keep hoping he had time enough to save his friend.
Nymira scoffed at Geoffrey's remarks, folding her arms and lifting her chin proudly. "That's fine, I've met plenty of your kind who I have no use for either, so the feeling is mutual," the Dimuran countered, giving her neck a roll before letting out a sigh. "I can only hope some of your leaders are more well mannered than that mayor was," she added as she rubbed at her forehead, "The man was clearly in it for himself, that's a terrible quality of a leader. If my clan and your people are to benefit together we can't have any selfish rulers in the mix."
With Amuné having left to join Ethan, Nymira saw little reason to remain awake any longer. Fatigue hadn't hit her quite as hard as it had the others though and she was wishing to continue moving, rather than rest. Yet the horses needed a break as did her retainers, there was nothing she could do for that. Leaving the others to rest she climbed out of the tent and stretched herself out, opting to go over to the cart where Cecil lay. Of everyone else he would be the only one awake enough to speak, or the only one whom she cared to speak with; Zander was a buffoon, she had little desire to see him, and Geoffrey's speech more often than not left her scratching her head.
"This must be new to you, being around so many people," Nymira commented, standing at the side of the cart as she placed a hand on the wheel, "I was almost beginning to enjoy traveling alone when you all came along, though I suppose things are a little easier now. Attacks aside." She'd never been attacked by Magi prior to running into this lot, just the occasional firebrand or foolhardy bandit. The fact they adopted a non-lethal approach to combat thanks to Ethan complicated things too, though she supposed it didn't inhibit her too much. Glancing up briefly at the sky the Dimuran stifled a yawn with her hand, easing herself into a sitting position in the grass, using the wheel to brace herself up.
"Not being able to sleep must be terribly boring. I can't imagine what I'd do all evening by myself," Nymira mumbled as she closed her eyes, trying to force herself to relax and rest, "I have to admit though, knowing I've someone who is awake and alert while I rest helps ease my nerves, so thank you for that. Of everyone here you're the most valuable, I can say that with certainty." That was as far as she'd go with complimenting him, she wasn't typically prone to praise her subordinates. When one did well though they deserved recognition, and Cecil had most certainly done well even if some others may disagree.
And what of his own journey? He'd begun traveling to seek out a very particular person yet with everyone happening as of late his own goal seemed to be further and further away. Like the stars above, while he could see them and reach out he couldn't quite grasp them, always just out of reach. He didn't even truly know where his friend had gone either, that still needed to be discovered. Hearing the footfalls of a little Ydran girl Ethan turned his head and smiled kindly at Amuné, no hesitation on his part as he allowed her to join him.
"Well... I don't know at this point really. I hoped to find him a lot sooner than this, but it's looking like it's going to take a while yet," Ethan answered, his eyes shifting back to the night sky. Should he tell everything to Amuné? She'd traveled with him for a while at this point and he knew her reasons for being out, yet he didn't feel comfortable just yet. Maybe he didn't want to upset her before bed, but he'd keep it to himself for now.
"My friend, uh... Well he got in trouble for something he didn't do. They needed to talk to him about it and see what he knew, so he left with them. He's been gone a while now though, I just want to make sure he's doing okay." It wasn't a complete lie as he was worried about Cedric, but he didn't think sharing the whole truth would make any difference. If Amuné knew what he was after, who he was after, she may well want to leave his company. And he was fine with that, she might be in danger traveling with him like this. Yet until he fulfilled his promise to help her find her parents he didn't want them to part, otherwise who might help her? Cedric was tough, he could wait just a little longer. So long as he didn't think he was putting the little Ydran or anyone else in immediate danger he'd keep quiet, and keep hoping he had time enough to save his friend.
Nymira scoffed at Geoffrey's remarks, folding her arms and lifting her chin proudly. "That's fine, I've met plenty of your kind who I have no use for either, so the feeling is mutual," the Dimuran countered, giving her neck a roll before letting out a sigh. "I can only hope some of your leaders are more well mannered than that mayor was," she added as she rubbed at her forehead, "The man was clearly in it for himself, that's a terrible quality of a leader. If my clan and your people are to benefit together we can't have any selfish rulers in the mix."
With Amuné having left to join Ethan, Nymira saw little reason to remain awake any longer. Fatigue hadn't hit her quite as hard as it had the others though and she was wishing to continue moving, rather than rest. Yet the horses needed a break as did her retainers, there was nothing she could do for that. Leaving the others to rest she climbed out of the tent and stretched herself out, opting to go over to the cart where Cecil lay. Of everyone else he would be the only one awake enough to speak, or the only one whom she cared to speak with; Zander was a buffoon, she had little desire to see him, and Geoffrey's speech more often than not left her scratching her head.
"This must be new to you, being around so many people," Nymira commented, standing at the side of the cart as she placed a hand on the wheel, "I was almost beginning to enjoy traveling alone when you all came along, though I suppose things are a little easier now. Attacks aside." She'd never been attacked by Magi prior to running into this lot, just the occasional firebrand or foolhardy bandit. The fact they adopted a non-lethal approach to combat thanks to Ethan complicated things too, though she supposed it didn't inhibit her too much. Glancing up briefly at the sky the Dimuran stifled a yawn with her hand, easing herself into a sitting position in the grass, using the wheel to brace herself up.
"Not being able to sleep must be terribly boring. I can't imagine what I'd do all evening by myself," Nymira mumbled as she closed her eyes, trying to force herself to relax and rest, "I have to admit though, knowing I've someone who is awake and alert while I rest helps ease my nerves, so thank you for that. Of everyone here you're the most valuable, I can say that with certainty." That was as far as she'd go with complimenting him, she wasn't typically prone to praise her subordinates. When one did well though they deserved recognition, and Cecil had most certainly done well even if some others may disagree.