"Are you sure I can't go further?" Meliora asked as she looked around. They had gone deeper into the tight, eerie forest. She was glad she brought Rylan along.
Crucifix was with her too. If anything happened, he floated above her, ever-watchful.
"Yes, this is quite okay. My tribespeople will pick me up from here. As soon as I see my grandfather and mother, I will come back." Eina spoke as she lowered her head and bowed silently.
Meliora flushed red at her tone of respect. Although she had been getting used to it lately, there was something about the way Eina said it that always drew a reaction from her.
Her voice was tiny and soft. If she were a man, Meliora would be dying for that voice—at least, that's all she knew.
"Alright, take care of yourself. Remember to use the stone and communicate with me." Meliora instructed. Eina nodded vigorously, offering a weak smile that made Meliora worry, but she decided to push it to the back of her mind.
