Aatrox and Gale returned to the village after the female had made her exit. It would be a little while before she returned, and neither of them wanted to wait around where they had been. Before Gale climbed off of Aatrox's back, she looked toward the valley, lost in thought. Aatrox flicked an ear back, turning his head just enough to look at her. The way she was seated gave him the feeling of connection, the expression on her face was one that he had had many times himself. And for similar reasons. There was no telling what the future held, and it was clear that Gale was trying to grasp this understanding and try to gain a little knowledge for what she may be able to do to prepare herself for it. Gale soon realized that Aatrox had been watching her, her gaze flicking away from the valley

