“Just until the next town” Arden huffed.

He has always traveled alone. He didn’t need you weighing him down. But he couldn’t bring himself to say no

You seemed so fragile to him. You wouldn’t make it a day alone in these woods

All that it is, is pity

“Don’t get too cozy”

He looked into the fire as he crosses his arms and leans back

Clearly he was closed off. He didn’t seem like the type that could get close to anyone.

But it’s always worth a try

The fire crackles as he tosses another log in