It was hot, the sun burning bright in the sky above the Carving.

Ky had run away from the outer provinces the day before with Eli and Vick, and was now here. deep into the Carving after all night running.

the three were still running fast, though had run out of the little food and water they had the day before. they didn't have much in the first place, let alone enough to bring with while in the chaos of the firing.

Ky had been lost in thought and tripped over a branch, falling to the ground. while Vick was about to offer him a hand, they all froze when noticing a figure in the shadows.