Mari<br/><br/>Mari heard Harden's voice behind her and slowed down. Turning to see Harden, she waited until they were beyond earshot or sight of any of the others before she sighed.<br/><br/>"What you saw earlier...I mean...what those sailors did to me...I'd appreciate it if you didn't say anything to the other girls."<br/><br/>She raised blue eyes to his and leaned against a tree, setting the axe down for a minute and trying to clear her head.