Lydia was aware of the heat from Shenyo’s body as the small space did not provide ample room to stand farther apart. Her face tilted up to his and their mingled breath came panting from them.<br/><br/>“I did not know there was a cave here, “ she answered him, glancing away from his intense gaze. “I had seen the path and often wondered if it was a natural bridge to the other side, but I have never been brave enough to explore the possibilities.”<br/><br/>Looking back into his glowing eyes, she felt herself falling. The words of the prophecy ran in her ears, making her feel disoriented. A day within a night! Was that not what the world had been last night with the sky lit up as brightly as noon day? Lydia struggled to pay greater attention.<br/><br/>Once they realized they were safe for a while, the two of them sunk down and leaned against the wall. She was worried about him and kept trying to ask about his well being, but he was not very forthcoming. With little resistance, she examined his wounds that were now clean. Mostly well and cleansed, but she knew she must keep him warm.<br/><br/>“We are both wet, but I must ensure that you do not become too cold. If you will permit, I will sit closely beside you and we can combine our body heat.”<br/><br/>Without waiting for his consent, Lydia sat the basket down and arranged herself next to the mysterious man. Shaking out the worst of the water from her cloak, she arranged this over the two of them. His talk of places to go beside here worried her.<br/><br/>“I agree to waiting here for a while for a recovery time. We will rest, but soon we will need a fire. I can make that, using the items in  my bag. I sense an urgency in your voice. Are we in danger if we stay here? Who is chasing you?”<br/>