They walked the rest of the way through the gorge in silence. Sibyl took the lead with Griffin walking closely at her side. His Seer abilities were coming in handy even more than she'd expected. Nevertheless, she could see the toll the journey was taking on him; she and the others had the advantage of their supernatural strength and healing. But Griffin, though gifted, was still mortal and she could see the strain of exertion on his features.
Reaching into her small bag, she pulled out a protein bar. Tossing it to him, she said, "Sorry. I haven't had to eat in a long time. Sometimes I forget."
He caught the bar - barely. "Thanks."
When she looked at him again, the bar had been devoured. "Want another?" she asked.
When he nodded, she tossed him another. This one he caught with more e
