Two Rivers Isle [M] And I don't see you

Ulrich jumped a little in surprise at Adylaide's squeal. It was still early morning and the sudden loud noise woke him up more than he'd wanted to be awake. Still, he couldn't help but smile at her. Yes, I suppose I finally see you as simply... Adylaide. He sighed. I can't believe it's been less than a moon since we left. It feels like we've been out here for ages.

She agreed with him about his mistrust of religion, which he was relieved about. He didn't know if, perhaps, her parents had managed to convince of her of the value of religion. Though, now that he thought about it, he wasn't surprised that she hated it. He wasn't sure that she actually agreed with anything her parents had ever tried to teach her.

He chuckled when she bumped him, pretending to be in pain from it, as if she had really hurt him. Look how strong you're getting from all this hard work and hunting. You'll make a fine leader, I'm sure.

Then she said... Oh. Y-You're afraid of my... protecting you? he asked, brows furrowed in confusion. Why?