Stavanger Bay Smoking Embers

He appreciated Fleurette's offer to distance herself but he immediately protested, in a kind gentlemanly way. "No... you need not keep your distance. It's natural and something you are unable to control. You shouldn't be burdened for my sake. I'll step away and separate myself as needed... just know I mean no offense, alright?" his final question conveying his sincerity.

The trio looked to the sky and the dying light knowing night was creeping nearer. "Where did you make rest last evening? Is it possible we could all return there?" Andr asked responding to Fleurette's statement. His eyes peaked over toward Iaghe hoping she would be comfortable with it. He did not know the two had shared the same cave the previous night.