Two Rivers Isle Made me into something new

Her question seemed to elicit a concerning reaction from him, and she stood, shifting closer and looking at him with a worried expression. Rye seemed frozen for a few moments, his eyes darting around the trees outside the temporary den. Effie glanced outside but saw nothing, and when she turned back to him, he was apologizing and trying to explain his strange behavior. 

She shifted closer, but then he took a step back. She stayed were she was and watched as he tried to calm himself. He did seem to relax some after a few more moments. She stepped towards him again, not wanting to let him put space between them when it seemed like he was struggling with anxiety over what they would do next. 

He spoke again as she came to stand in front of him. If allowed, she would nuzzle her head under his chin and then lean back a little to look at him. I think that's a good plan, she told him. She had liked the grove and had no issue with going back there. I'm sorry things are so stressful right now, she offered softly. Guilt settled in her stomach, heavy and uncomfortable. She hated that he worried so much, but she could definitely understand. We'll figure it out, she promised with a small smile. She trusted Rye completely.