Two Rivers Isle This world is only gonna break your heart

Ulrich could tell that Adylaide was tired. She said nothing, but her body language spoke for her, in the drooping of her ears and tail, the hang of her head as they pressed on. If they did not find somewhere satisfactory soon, he was not sure what they would do. He could not continue to march her like a soldier, especially not in this weather.

He followed her gaze at her words and saw the log she spoke of. He moved closer to it, studying it.

"Do you wish to keep looking?" she asked.

He shook his head. This is as good as any other way to cross, and we may not find anything better. Let me go first without you. I'm heavier; if the log can support my weight, it will certainly be able to support yours. Understand?