~ ZEV ~
They walked the length of the valley, Zev scanning for anyone else they might meet, but also trying to keep one eye on Sasha, who was overwhelmed, but enjoying the discovery of his home. He was glad she hadn't gotten cold yet. That was likely going to be her greatest struggle here. There would be no air-conditioning, no electric heaters. And unlike him, her body didn't regulate to the season.
Then they turned away from the river to rejoin another trail up into the trees and the rise of mountain and Sasha's fascination with the beautiful valley was overshadowed by the darkness under the trees, and the questions that she had. He could feel her, turning things over in her mind, readying herself to ask questions.
He wanted to answer. He did. But there were some things they needed to keep between themselves.
