Well, he understood what it was like to love a dangerous woman. Someone had listened and reassured him when he'd tried to reconcile his calling as a doctor with her ability to kill, it was just...passing that peace along.

It was almost sundown when a cry went up from the children, laughter and waving. The people had been spotted! Four walking, one limping but no one's pride allowed for aid in walking.

The two women? Were not limping.