On the run...

[subserv_elijah]

We leave Brendan's place, unbeknownst to him, just at dusk, hoping and praying that was can get out of the boundaries of the settlement before anyone realizes we're gone. Hugos' got to know I'm missing by now. He was purposely checking on me less, these last few days, but he would have gone outseld to check on me by now. I can only imagine his

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[subserve_aaron]

*I'm still a little in shock that we got through the settlement and over the fences without trouble. We're not totally safe yet -- Hugo could easily track us down with better transportation and in better condition than we're in -- but I feel like we've made it over one hurdle

[subserv_elijah]

*When I finally catch up to you, I let the rest of the chain that isn't dragging just fall out of my arms. It's not that it's that heavy, but after a while, I'd swear it's doubled in weight. I stop and look around, look further down the road we've been traveling parallel to, then back the way we came, and there's nothing out here. Nothing. Just... desert, and more desert.*

*Stop and rest. Oh, God, that sounds like a great idea, except... what about Hugo? I'm afraid to stop... but I don't think I can keep going, not tonight, anyway. I feel like I'm going to collapse

[subserve_aaron]

*I checked the packs before we left and yes, we have a couple of blankets. I know there aren't any good places to stop, but... I can't handle seeing Elijah in pain like this. I feel like I'm making it worse by pushing him to travel further

[subserv_elijah]

*I just stare at you, while you tell me that you love me, and you aren't going to go back... any my heart swells, despite my feelings that I'm going to get us both killed here.*

Thank you. *My voice is mousy, barely audible.* I just don't want anything to happen to you, Aaron. 'Cus... I love you too. *The hint of a smile flickers on my lips before I look out to the hills, to get my mind on something else.*

You wanna look for a place out there, then? *I nod my head, eyes looking toward where the dunes start appearing off to the side. I start gathering up the chain once more, looping it around my arm, ready to go on to wherever you want to stop and rest. My muscles are sore and exhausted, I can feel my wounds sticking and pinching under the bandaging, and I must be spiking another fever, because it's cool out here, and I'm sweating under my clothing, more than just from the walking. I'm so ready to sit for a while and try to sleep. I feel like I could sleep and never wake up, and it still wont be enough sleep.*

[subserve_aaron]

*I smile back at you, relieved that you believe that I want to stay with you. And... there's a little thrill that runs through me when you say you love me. I don't think I could get tired of that.*

*Following where you're looking, I nod.* Yeah, let's head that way. *I'm hoping you'll fall asleep once we get there and won't try to keep watch; I don't need sleep nearly as much as you do right now, and I want you to get as much as possible before we travel further. I'm still not sure what to do once the sun rises, so I need the time anyway to think of some kind of plan.*

*Shifting the packs, I start to head towards the dunes, looking to make sure you've got the chain and you're moving okay.*