In the lead, Seth set a determined pace, the guardians closely following his guidance as they threaded their way through the forest. Their destination was a specific location, a somber site where the remains of a fellow student had been discovered.
Amid the trek, Brooks, one of the male guardians who held expertise in tracking, voiced his query. "How much farther from here do we need to journey?" There was an underlying note of impatience, a wish to conclude this task expediently.
Seth's response was tinged with a certain authority that momentarily usurped Anthon's leadership. "Our focus should be on moving forward. Our arrival will be determined by our steps, not idle conversation. So, let's maintain our pace and save our words for the task ahead."
