“I think we’re lost.”
“Nonsense, this is the path we took to get there.”
“We were lost then too.”
Thurash stayed steadfast, holding the map very close, “We’re not on a main road, that’s why it looks like we’re lost.”
“The innkeeper said that bandits-”
“-Can literally be anywhere. Honey, we’ll be fine. No bandits are gonna loot us. Besides, your arm wraps can cover your ring… right?”
Sadrien nodded, unnerved by the thought of her engagement ring being stolen. “Still, it’s a two-day hike back home and I don’t think
Thurash readied himself for another early morning down at the docks. He had been taking longer shifts the last few weeks, Sadrien hardly saw him during the day, and the fews times she approached him on the matter, he evaded or fell asleep. She began to wonder if this was typical for his place of work, or if he was avoiding her.
Thurash, came down the stairs, hurried and mildly anxious.
“Thurash…” Sadrien called to him from the kitchen table.
He stopped abruptly in his tracks, “-! Sadrien! What are you doing up this early?”
“You leave so early now I hardly ever get to see you off.” She shrugged his