The Ranger was so wrapped in his own thoughts that he didnt say much when they finally finished. He walked with the men back to town, but only because they would have been alerted if he hadn't. He didn't say much as he walked, his thoughts racing through possibilities and considerations. When they parted ways, he offered a mere nod, a flick of his hand by way of farewell wave. He couldn't bring himself to say anything, or even look at them, for fear they would see his expression. This was all the farewell he would get. He'd fought beside these men for years. They were his friends and family.<br/><br/>He never heard the boy beside him till he spoke. With a gasp, he jolted in surprise, glaring over at the boy, "Stars, lad... should know better than to sneak up on a man like that." he sighed, "What makes you think something is wrong? I'm fine. Just been a long few days, is all... I'll be glad for some peace for a while, till the next earth shattering catastrophe."<br/><br/>He offered a smile, doing his best to look natural about it. The kid was observant, but the Ranger was an expert liar. In fact, he made a profession of it to some degree. He only hoped it would be enough.