Like Clockwork (For Stuffy)

He jumped in surprise before grinning over his shoulders.

"It's alright, Aspen. Go to sleep. I'll see you in the morning."

 

He looked over at her and smiled.

"Don't worry," he said quietly. "I got it."

 

"Sleep well," he said, returning to his chore.

 

The blankets had been arranged so it was a great deal more comfortable than the previous night, and she had been given a few more pillows.

 

(Zoop?)

 

August was cooking the next morning, yawning tiredly as he worked. Eli was packing for the day's journey.

 

"Habit," Eli replied. "We have work to do. The Pillagers take away our ability to work at night, so we have to get a move on as soon as we can."

"I have tea, if you want," August said, a little kinder.

 

"You don't have to come with me," Eli allowed. "It's completely up to you."

 

"Probably at some point, but my main objective today is to do some scouting."

 

"Pillager camps, yes."