Eldion listened to the sounds of the forest and noticed the change as night eventually turned into day. The occasional chirps of nocturnal birds and the hum of insects gradually died down and was replaced with cheerful songs of swallows as well as monkeys high up in the branches above. Eldion could not see the creatures, but found them reassuring. Soon, the surrounding forest became visible as the sun started to rise and brightening the sky.
The cart wobbled a little and from its back climbed down Casser. He noticed Eldion sitting by the fire and gave him a quick wave. He then approached Eldion carrying a small metal pan on which were some dried fish.
“Time to cook breakfast,” said Casser, lowering her arms and placing the pan on top of the large stones that surrounded the fire. Casser had placed the stones the night before to protect the fire from wind and they also served as a stove. Casser poked the embers and coaxed the fire to grow larger by pushing mo
