Silver Creek red sky in morning

He acted chivalrous, but whether or not it was his genuine demeanor or a simple jest didn't occur much to Mauti. She certainly saw it in a more playful light, however, and wasn't opposed to the way her eyes crinkled in clear amusement.

"I wonder," she started, taking a moment to gather her thoughts. She'd glanced at the water that trickled to their left, marveled at how it remained flowing through the colder months. This valley, so far, seemed far warmer than their last. It would make for a nice change. "Do you think there's much game around here?"

There were no scents that stood out to her aside from Ole's, but maybe he had a better nose. And if they could find something, maybe she could watch him track it for once instead of lying around and waiting for a meal. After all, he had agreed to help her relearn the art of it.