Lanaey hadn't really been inside of this part forest yet, so she kept slightly behind the others. Letting them lead she took up the job of watching out for intruders from behind. Every hundred paces or so the female Elf thought for a moment that she had heard something out of place with the natural forest, but being unfamiliar with the land and not knowing if it truly was just a creature she ignored it.
At one point she whispered her misgivings in Laurel's ear and then stepped out of the path to try and see if there was someone out there. Her search had proved fruitless and she returned shortly. The paths along the floor had been much too muddled by passing wild men going to and from the village battle and the only noises that now seeped into Lanaey's ears were those of the regular night critters.
None too soon Gorath raised his hand and caused them all to halt and gather around him.
"The encampment is just ahead, about forty paces," he spoke in the barest of whispers.
Laurel nodded and then whispered back, "I want one of you to go in with me to help with Cartil and the other to stay outside the tent with Lanaey as lookout."
The brothers looked at each other, then Gorath looked back. "I will go in with you, Lady Laurel; Galain can take post with Lanaey."
Laurel and Gorath turned to each other just as Lanaey turned toward Galain to further cement their cover plans. He seemed along the same track of mind.
"One of us should watch from the trees that are behind the tent and keep the horse underneath."
Lanaey nodded and finished the plan, "And the other at the corner of the tent facing most of the rest of the camp."
The dark Elf just stared at her, making it known that the decision was up to her. Thinking for just a moment, Lanaey finally came to a conclusion.
"I'll take to the trees."
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