Duskfire Glacier rushing

She shook her head at his silent question and sat for a while without saying anything. The sun wasn't so uncomfortable here with the temperatures being much lower. She looked up and closed her eyes as the sun warmed her face. She didn't usually stop and relax; who had time for that? This was nice, though, and Aleks' company was easy. 

Thank you for staying here while I left to retrieve my family, she finally said after a long silence, her citrine gaze moving from the sky to his face. She knew that was a lot to ask of someone she barely knew, but he had agreed, and she was very grateful.