Toho made no mention of her father, didn't ask about how she was feeling. If she wanted to tell him, she would; and if she didn't, he had no desire to cause her any added pain by asking. The chief had always said the soul could only truly heal through speaking, but now certainly didn't seem to be the time.<br/><br/>They rode on almost entirely in silence now, and they were approaching the familiar area surrounding the Jaega village. Their mounts rode closely, side by side, and Toho reached out to put a warming hand on Damita's thigh.<br/><br/>Then he went rigid, tilting his head as though listening to something. He eyed her..if his suspicions were correct..what would he do with her here?<br/><br/>He quickly dismounted, urging her to do the same with a gesture.