Night could see the pain in Lizzy’s eyes as she watched the two disappear. He felt solemn but he knew that she was very adaptable and that her sadness would pass quickly. He let her talk it off and she seemed ready to go, quicker than he’d been ready. Night shook his day dreaming and realized Lizzy was the one pulling him. He smirked to himself at her pride and made sure his steps weren’t too out of sync for her.
At each break he would watch her, watching everything else in sight that her eyes... those new and wondrous eyes could take in. They had walked for quite some time and Night decided that he would take lead so that she could stay distracted if she liked.
During the long haul, Lizzys eyebrows began to crinkle with worry. Night watched her expression and waited for her to decide whatever it was that she was thinking. He felt odd at the moment… letting her do all of the navigating and being silent, observing her, her face and her body language. It wasn’t something he often did. He was a leader, an out spoken sailor and always had a good laugh. These days were different… He was observant, quiet and thoughtful. He had always let his hands do the walking, let his mouth get him into trouble and his fists get him out of it. He felt a deep trust in this wee one and so he took the place as guardian rather than fronts man.
Liz shook Nights hand, tugging it up and down. "Why don't we stop here for the night? We shouldn't completely tire ourselves out to get there in one go." He watched her pause and let out a big yawn. "Plus... I'm sleepy..." Night smiled at Elizabeth and ran a thick hand over her hair. “Yes lady. But it not wise to be so close to the waters at night. We don’t know as much about here as we do our lands. I suggest we find some shelter for the time being.” Night looked around the area as the light started to fade from the sky. “Come, we’ll scout together and once we find somewhere safe we can make camp.”
Night took Elizabeth’s hand and walked her a bit away from the water’s edge. He was worried that something like the creature before that she described might show up again. He was still worried about the magics of these lands and the creatures that could cast such. He believed that that was more dangerous than any fanged or clawed thing he’s ever come across… He saw a cave in the low light and bade her stay at the mouth. “Do na move. I will be right back.”
Night walked into the mouth of the cave and drug his hand along the wall. He looked as best as he could in the darkness. He almost wished he’d had a torch or something that could make fire. He walked deep enough into the cave to where they could sleep and be safe. He called back to Elizabeth letting her know it was safe. He watched as Lizzy walked to where he was with no problem at all. He looked confused for a moment. She said “What?” Night paused again. “Can you… can you see just fine?” He wondered out loud. She giggled and said “Yes silly.” He scratched his head and let it be. He was sure it was yet another ability she had gained when her eyes had changed. He wasn’t used to it and he was sure that even she didn’t know what to think about it but he knew it would be helpful. Night asked Lizzy to help him gather things for bedding so that they could rest for the night.
