After dinner, the blacksmith accommodated the visitors inside the cabin so that everyone would be comfortable at bedtime. Sheets and pillows were placed on the wooden floor, trying to make it as comfortable as possible. Igneous insisted on knowing when Steelarm was going to repair the armor, but the man promised that he would explain everything the next morning.
Igneous was sleeping next to Alya, or rather, he was trying to sleep. He seemed anxious.
"Is something the matter?" the girl asked.
"It's just... I feel like our trip is taking longer than I expected."
"How long did you think we would be traveling?"
"I don't know... but... I didn't think it will be a long time before I can see Eider again."
"Do you think about him a lot?"
"All time. I always wonder where he is, if he is alright, if he has already eaten, if he is alive…"
