Night eventually descended after Nara's sudden change in behavior, but following their usual routine, he peeled away from the group once more, heading off to search for food.
Meanwhile, Blank and Flykra began gathering firewood, making use of the time to look for something they can keep their campfire going for the evening, leaving the dragoness' alone, making her watch them leave.
Alone at the chosen campsite, Rukiyo is left with a moment of silence— the quietness of the forest surrounding her.
She took a moment to sit down, her eyes cast upward to the darkening sky as she waited for the guys to return, the shadows of the trees dancing across her face, the sound of their faint footsteps quickly disappearing into the distance.
She was left alone with her thoughts now, her eyes drifting towards the stars above her.
With only a few minutes passing by, Rukiyo decided to lay down on the grass, her wings tucked beneath her as she rolled onto her side.
