Rye looked around, feeling too exposed. He held his finger to his mouth and then held up one finger to signal waiting. He whispered to a busy,<br/>"Come out, Janiel. The fighting has died down but we have to find a safer spot."<br/><br/>The tall brown young man spoke softly to Eden.<br/>"We have to find water and cover. I hate to play the Game and I won't openly go after any tributes but I won't let myself be killed either. My plan is to wait out the others as long as possible. I will have your back and Janiel's. She is our district's female tribute but she is very ill. I have no idea why they even let her come but I can 't let her be hurt."<br/><br/>Day Z, checking to see the mask was firmly in place, crawled from the bushes.<br/><br/>Rye checked her over but she didn't seem to be wounded.<br/>"Follow me," he said," if you get too winded, I will carry you. Ready?" he said looking at Eden this time.<br/><br/>Silently the trio headed deeper into the woods. These gave way to a field of high grain, that hid their forward progress. The land sloped downward and soon Rye held up his hand.<br/><br/>"I think I hear water. That is both good and bad. Good that we have a water source but it could also mean the others are close by.I'm going to scout it out. See if there s some place to camp close by.  Janiel. I want you to stay here. How are you breathing in that mask? It is hot." he wiped his forehead even as he talked. " Eden, do you want to stay with her or go with me? up to you."