Their travels through the barren waste lands had been one of strained silence, it was perhaps the worst day of travel she has had since the day following her rape. Often she had walked in silence when it was just her, but this time it was different the silence more unbearable and almost painful. When the sun had begun to set she was relieved beyond measure knowing that now she could at least sleep instead of having to walk in silence with him. Though of course there was still things to do before sleep could be had so she worked awkwardly beside him as they went about setting up their meager campsite for the night.<br/><br/>When it was all said and done she sat across the fire from him, her service knife out and in her lap as she while she searched for her wet stone so that she could sharpen the blade and clean it; basically just needing to do something, anything to fill this god awful silence. Still she knew he was looking at her and she could not help but to look up at him from time to time as she cleaned her blade, wanting to say something to break the silence but being unable to do so or more to the point not sure exactly what to say.<br/><br/>"I was wrong," he spoke at length, and found that the concentration he had built up was not enough to keep his eyes on her, and he looked down at his crossed legs.<br/><br/>Hearing his voice break the silence, even going so far as to admit that he had been wrong was surprisingly overwhelming to her and she felt tears coming to her eyes as she set her tools aside then sheathed her blade. Standing she went to him, getting on her knees before him so that their eyes could meet as she lifted his chin gently with her hand. A single tear slid down her cheek as she smiled at him and then leaned in brining her lips to his own, unable to find the words to express what she was feeling at the moment; not even really sure about what she was feeling at the moment either. Still she hoped that the kiss would be enough and they could put this whole day behind them so that they can continue on with their lives together.