Noctisardor Bypass i've build a wall behind every step i've taken

he paused. without her husband about, he wondered if laurel might seek another man for the season. "it is a large territory. perhaps he has gone to explore." his attention shifted to rubbing his shoulders against the bole of a nearby tree. graphite tufts of fur left behind, the gargoyle found his work satisfactory and pressed on. 
"have you been to this place before?" he inquired. the bypass was a landmark, and she seemed familiar with the layout of the land. at least enough to find rivenwood's first location. but he did not wish to pry into laurel directly, preferring that she volunteer whatever information about herself that she saw fit.