Pleasure that lead to peace, peace to a clarity of focus: Gaius is on his mission, driven by something other than shame.

Once the brief break in the fast is finished, Gaius help pack camp, goes briefly over the map, and then sets off hiking under the late morning sun. They won't cover as much ground today, but it will not be as draining a trek. There would be warmer climes soon, after coming down from Garlemald's frozen peaks. There among the wooded stretch, Gaius toils with a less heavy heart and a mind honing to focus on the goals of the future.