Marie and Susan were far gone by now and there was still no sign of anyone going after them.
They stopped to rest by a lake and bathed.
"I'm sorry that there is no source of food just yet, but we will be at Belria soon."Marie sighed.
"How can you even remember the route?" Susan wondered, "it's as though we have been traveling in undefined circles in the last few minutes."
"I have a really good memory." Marie said, looking around her, although I don't think it's safe to be lurking around here, come with me, let's go find some place to rest."
"Okay." Susan nodded and stood from the rock she had been sitting on. "Did you hear that?" She froze in place, whispering.
"Hear what?" Marie wondered.
"Keep your voice down, I think I heard something." She continued to say.
"What?" Marie took u
