“There was some fish,” Keith said, handing her some from behind her. He had noticed that her hair was mussed.
“Thanks,” Emily said as she took the fish from him. “Have the scouts returned, yet?”
“Not yet,” Keith said, slowly regaining his composure. “I’m hoping for a favorable report, though.” He noticed it was taking him a while to get back to his comfort zone; his all business attitude. One night and you fall to pieces, he chastised himself mentally.
“Can you do me a favor?” Emily asked quietly.
“I can try,” Keith said. “What favor?”
“I need to take a bath in the river,” Emily started quickly lest she lose her nerve, “since it is the only water around. Would you keep the others away while I bathe?”
“Sure, not a problem,” Keith responded quickly. “I’ll keep the men away while you ba
