Blackwater Islands soft like trees in water, shaped to soothe and move

Gabe thought about what she said for a moment, then nodded. He would follow her, and try his best to trust her for now. Besides, with the slow way she walked it wouldn't be too hard to run if she turned on him. He hoped this awful paranoia of his would fade soon, because he truly hated it. He followed the woman, listening with his ears perked as she spoke. Her name was a beautiful one, though he knew how Kalika would disapprove of that thought. She told him of how she too was hurt, and he gave her a look of pity.

He wanted to tell her that he was sorry to hear that, that he hoped she'd get better soon, but he didn't want to hurt anymore. He kept his mouth shut and walked at her side, staring quietly ahead.