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Marcus decides to save his voice. He throws Aegis a 'thumbs up', letting her know he understood her. Though his conscience screams for him to offer Aegis his coat, he knows she won't take it. It's weight would hinder her flight and she probably doesn't want to seem dependent in this situation. Despite his decision to let Aegis be, Marcus now watches her even more closely, ready aid her anyway he can if need be.

The two continue on deeper into the forest, Marcus watching for any of the deadfalls Aegis warned of. He cantors Mitternact delicately through questionable terrain as they near the lost ewe. Finally Marcus hears a faint cry over the bellowing wind a pitter patter of rain, a sheep's cry. He then looks over his shoulder at Aegis as she trails behind, with the wave of his hand he catches her attention and points in the direction of the ewe's cries.