Alearindu smiled at Aislan, and waved at Gandalf as she led Mornen and Aislan away from the company, into the woods, and to a creek to wash Mornen's wounds.
She kept her ears and eyes open for anything. Alearindu's head darted to where a bird flew off. She wondered why she was so tense, but shook her head and continued on.
Mornen snorted as Alearindu led him into the cool creek. Alearindu held him while Aislan cleaned his wounds.
"I thank you, Aislan, for helping me." Alearindu smiled at her. "Do you seem..more alert or tense since we left the company? I may be overreacting, or maybe it's just my ranger senses setting in, since there are only two of us."
Alearindu sighed, but to attempt to calm herself, she unshealted her sword and held it by her side. She remained cautious, and glanced around all the time.
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