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The night air caressed the two huddled figures; its fingertips alternated between iciness and warmth. Above, the stars played hide-and-seek amidst the drifting clouds. What was it about companionship that triggered her raw feelings so?
"You seem very eager to run into something, Rehan. Ever stopped to consider if you're up to the challenge?" What was she doing here? Why had she even left her village? How on earth could they ever achieve their mission? Doubt suffocated her viciously, no doubt taking its revenge where it had failed many years ago. Help me, Grandma. Show me a sign that I'm doing right.
But there was no sign. Not in the stars above, not in the surrounding darkness.
"I'm sorry if I'm such a wet blanket." Dolefully, she turned to look at him. "I'm not the sort of companion a young lad like you would fancy." Wryly, she picked up a twig and started drawing circles on the sand. "I'll bet you never expected to bump into a person like me. Not on your maiden adventure, anyway."
As an owl hooted its agreement in the distance, she snickered softly.
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