It did not sound like a pity. It sounded very uninteresting.
He listened to her meager directions. The mountains weren't extensive, and the two of them had similar kinds of observational skills, so he'd probably be able to find the shrine without too much trouble.
Devin tucked his chin against his elbow, glancing sidelong at Valdis and exhaling slowly. He knew he should thank her for the offer, though he was less certain on the subject of her interruption. It was only two words, but he couldn't bring himself to say them, and couldn't name exactly why, either.
"I'll probably hike out there later tonight," Devin said instead. "If they show up again."
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It did not sound like a pity. It sounded very uninteresting.
He listened to her meager directions. The mountains weren't extensive, and the two of them had similar kinds of observational skills, so he'd probably be able to find the shrine without too much trouble.
Devin tucked his chin against his elbow, glancing sidelong at Valdis and exhaling slowly. He knew he should thank her for the offer, though he was less certain on the subject of her interruption. It was only two words, but he couldn't bring himself to say them, and couldn't name exactly why, either.
"I'll probably hike out there later tonight," Devin said instead. "If they show up again."