Swiftcurrent Creek And i just want to be alone

Arric saw his mistep. And felt bad. He usually met Arlette with some sort of genuine joy. But he had been so distracted.

So he did offer her a small wink. Fishing i see.

Arric froze at her next question and was unsure what to say. He did, but he also didn't. And honestly he wasn't sure if he would make sense and some things he couldn't say. B3cause they weren't his truths.

Sure but you'll have to walk with me. I hate sitting idle. And i can't promise I will make much sense.

He blinked and shifted so she could walk beside him. Am i selfish, Arlette?

an echo of the question he asked Eshe.