Greatwater Lake But my knees are bruised, from kneelin' to you

I will rest here.

She wanted to be alone now, no doubt. The day unfolded in a strange way for both of them. But they were at peace here. She could see this. Or so he hoped.

Knowing that she would be alright, he rose to depart. 

By the time she woke, he would returned. With a meal, no doubt, for by then she would find hunger in her belly. And as promised, he would provide. 

But for now, she could sleep soundly without his looming presence.