Ares had remained silent when he returned, going right to bed. Many noticed that his clothing was slightly torn in places and much of him looked far more dishevelled than when he had left, and his sword was nowhere to be seen. Ares had come back with a dark look across his face. Rob had glared at Ares for having fun without inviting them, but Ares was soon asleep with Runar in his lap.
When the next day came, Ares' eyes shot open. "Today is the day." He said. No one else turned to face him or even acknowledged what he said, instead sharpening and maintaining their gear that they were going to use today.
Marina had remained silent, and Emerli remained close by Ares as they continued. Even she could feel the air grow heavier as they approached the summit of their destination. Emerli's breath was harsh and heavy to the point she seemed she would collapse at any moment. She wrapped her cloak around herself as the air grew cooler.
