Nimue grinned at him as he implied she was slow. The food was marvelous and she savored every bite.<br/><br/>"With the lake practically at our door, perhaps we could catch a fish or two for a nice fish stew. There was some onions, carrots and wild garlic stored in a cache in the back of the hut. You might be able to provide that stew you so teasingly threatened me with.<br/><br/>She glanced out the door to see smoke rising from the Tor. A frown crossed her face,<br/><br/>"The Lady worries about me . See from the signal fire?" she pointed to direct Maric's gaze. "She knows we are stranded and they are sending us well wishes and holding us in their heart until our or my safe return. "<br/><br/>A shadow passed the door yard. Nimue looked up.<br/><br/>"It is Layla!," she exclaimed pointing at the dragon who was flying over head. "She can't land but she checks to see that I am well." Nimue waved vigorously to her. The dragon roared, shaking dust from the rafters of the hut. A grin replaced the frown, "She sees me and knows we survived the storm. The guardian will see through her eyes and all will be well."<br/><br/>Nimue let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding.<br/><br/>"Now, I can stay with you until the water subsides. We are safe as long as raiders don't come on us by surprise."