Eledu awoke fully from the peck on his cheek. “Going out for a bit. Be back soon,” whispered Gwyndir to keep from waking up Fauneth.
“Where?” Eledu sat up in bed, reaching down to retrieve his pants from the previous day.
“Just to the well for water,” said Gwyndir. “You can sleep in,” he offered.
“Walking?” The pants were on, and now Eledu was looking for boots.
Gwyndir nodded.
“I can come along.”
“I can manage.”
“I hate walking alone.”Eledu paused to run a hand through his dark, cropped hair. “Don’t you?”
Gwyndir smiled and invitingly held out his hand.
