<div style="text-align: justify;">Elisabeth nodded when Wil said they weren’t going as fast as he would have liked. She would have loved to be quicker as well. She could have, if she wasn’t wearing that dress, she thought, looking down. She looked at Wil and sighed softly. It would have been really good to be able to wear pants. It would definitely increase her mobility. Shaking her head, Elisabeth kept on moving. It would do them no good to keep thinking about what could be. They had only time to move as fast as they possibly could, and hope it would be enough.<br/><br/>Elisabeth kept close to Wil, and kept her gaze shooting here and there around them. She wasn’t, of course, as experienced as Wil in checking her environment, but she felt that two pairs of eyes would be better than one. She would also have enjoyed speaking to Wil a little more, at least to put herself at ease. But she knew that talking would distract their attention. Wil's smile did reassure her, though, and made her feel a little bit better. She wasn’t alone, at least. Even if something should happen, she would have someone at her side. She would only have wished to be able to be of more use, in any way, but there was nothing she could do about it right away.<br/><br/>Hearing the hoof-beats, Elisabeth felt her heart sink. Was it one of the men who were chasing them? Or someone else entirely? She would hope for the best outcome, but not trust it entirely.<br/><br/>When Wil offered her a hand, she took it and squeezed it hard. Nodding, she walked as close to Wil as she possibly could. As they walked, she didn’t let go of his hand either. It made her feel safer because they were walking together, and because their hands were touching, giving her a feeling of comfort. She helped as she could when he tied the horses, caressing the neck of her own animal so it would be quiet, and kept on closer to Wil. Resting her head against his arm, the young lady kept quiet, praying silently for protection.<br/><br/>When Wil said they could get moving, Elizabeth took a deep breath and let out some air she didn’t even know she was holding. Holding his hands, the girl smiled at Wil and nodded. "I am relieved, sir. We cannot waste a second", she murmured, looking around for a moment. She looked quickly, and didn’t pay much attention to their surroundings. If Wil said everything was well, then it should be. He was much more experienced than her, after all. <br/><br/>Unfortunately for both of them, their peace of mind wouldn’t last long. Before Elisabeth could draw another deep breath, she heard the sound of the arrow, and jumped a little when it stopped right at Wil's feet. Looking around again, she shivered when the man stepped out of cover. Her hand squeezed Wil's tightly as her mind went through all the worst case scenarios it could possibly create. At Wil’s words, ‘what's next’, Elisabeth shook her head on a negative, seemingly devastated. “I believe you should do as he says”, she murmured, not taking her eyes away from the man. “I believe there is no other option”.</div>