Duck Lake Snuck Out Like A Teen

Heartha saw out of the corner of her eye that Howl had arrived. Once he reached her, she lifted her head and offered a small smile. "Howl" she said in greeting. Then her small smile half disappeared. She recalled her own conversation with Grayday. 

"It's been...slow." She wasn't exactly sure she should share her experience, the thoughts that she was becoming crazy. She did not want to scare Howl, so instead she went to changing the subject. "And what of you? You don't look too bad yourself."