Swiftcurrent Creek you and i walk a fragile line

I'm sure he already is, Eshe remarked with a sigh. I need to check in on him today to make sure he's not running himself ragged again—we can't have two leaders down, especially since that'd make her the only leader who'd be able to get anything accomplished, and she was the weakest link of the three.

She wasn't sure if she believed him when he reported feeling on the mend, but she had been pessimistic lately. Good, she said, forcing a smile of her own.

And how was she?

I'm fine, she answered, shrugging. Busy—trying to make sure everybody is fine. Truthfully, she was exhausted.