Unexpected Refuge

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As he came near, Leon settled onto his haunches, cerulean eyes scanning the area around where they'd slept and occasionally falling across Ashtoreth's silver frame. The night had been restful, peaceful. Only a few times had he jolted awake, and those times were results of bad dreams, memories of the eruption. He hoped that these dreams would not linger long, he would need all the rest he could get in order to see to it that they were eventually reunited with Valhalla. That was the ultimate goal, right? Yes, he knew it was. He had to get back to his family, to know that they were all safe and sound. The sound of her yawn brought him back to reality as he set his cyan gaze upon her once more, watching her stir. She too seemed to be revitalized and energized. He nodded to her as she greeted him, offering out his own speech. Good morning, Her voice was a welcome relief to the morning's overall silence, and a reminder that he was not alone in this situation. She questioned him, and again he nodded. I did, had a few nightmares I could have lived without, but overall it was a restful night. He paused, letting it sink in that he'd just willingly admitted to having nightmares. Oh what a fool you are. In effort to save himself some dignity, he questioned her. And you? But then her answer came as she recalled his jest from the night before. She remembered that? A smirk fluttered onto his face.

Well that's good, there's a good chance we might have to do it again. He tried to look serious, worried - even. For just a moment he wanted her to think that they would have to repeat the events of yesterday. But then he couldn't keep his charade up any longer and let a chuckle slip out. I'm only joking. But we will need to find somewhere a bit warmer to sleep tonight.. I don't know about you but I got a little chilly. He shifted his weight slightly and his stomach lurched a bit. He curled his tail around his hips. Sooner or later he'd have to really get moving, if he wanted them to have something to eat to bring back even more energy. Not to mention Leon was itching to explore just a little bit more. Who knew what was waiting for them just around the bend, and who knew where Valhalla was lurking? Perhaps he could find someone who could lead him to them, or at least give him an idea of where they might be. Slow down. Leon was getting ahead of himself, he was thinking too much on the solo mission, and forgetting that he had Ashtoreth with him. He wasn't about to ditch her now, and he surely wasn't going to go off without her. Though this land had endless possibilities, it also had endless dangers, and that was not something he was going to let happen to either of them.

Deciding to start off slow, he twisted his head toward the creek where he'd gotten his drink. If you're thirsty there's a creek just over there. I can show you if you're up to it? He was trying not to make her think he thought too little of her, but at the same time be as supportive as possible. He knew there was a fine line there, and he would just have to balance on it as best he could. Leon wanted to stand just then, but feeling as if it might appear he was pushing her to move, he decided it would be best to remain sitting and let her decide what she wanted to do. Leon would gladly wait here if she desired, though eventually he would have to get up and do something. He was a go-getter and that was something that even a volcano couldn't change.