”Good. I will start a fire for us once we arrive. Do you eat meat?” She holds up the swamp rat just above her waist, looking worse for wear than it had a few hours ago. It would all cook up the same, though it didn’t look very appetizing regardless.
After they continue walking, Kallan points ahead towards the base of a much steeper climb. The makeshift camp of hers was sandwiched between a crevasse within the mountain, shielded from the elements if not a bit boxed in. It was largely made of found elements though she’d bargained for a few clothes that lined the shelter to a point that was almost comfortable.
”There, just ahead. We will be there before you know it.” She brushes the hair back from her face as she pauses for him after pointing to their destination, moving to retie the updo she had done earlier in the day. ”Tell me, what do you think of this place so far, Caden?”
