Stone Circle try to stay on track this time

Day was startled by Adeline's rejection, and hurt more than he would ever let on. For the time being, he remained woefully ignorant of what he'd done to warrant such a reaction - but he could tell by Steady's disapproving comment that he was the only one.

He stared after the girl for a long moment, uncertain now whether or not it would be right to leave. He wanted to go after the girl, apologize, but he'd proven already that words would only make things worse. Too, he wanted to demand that Steady tell him how to fix this, tell him what he'd done wrong, at least... But his heart was too heavy, and he knew already that it wouldn't do him any good right now. Even if he knew what he'd done wrong, he doubted Adeline would want to see him now - and he had to go. This was his chance. In a few short weeks he would have to make the trek to Silver Creek, and who knew when he'd be back again?

"I will," he said softly, still staring after the girl. If only it were my tongue and not my eyes, he thought, even as he resolved to figure this out, to fix it and erase the cold look in her eyes. He only hoped it would not progress to the hateful look Odette had given him.

Turning, Day went on his way.