Beyond the Castle, part one. (Two person.)

I came back over. "Im not kidding. I will lie you down if i have to." I said gently pushing her back down.

Araline:

I scowled at him, my temper flaring up at being told what to do.  "I do not want to lay down.  I feel useless and also gross, I want to wash off." I said firmly.

I looked at her before sighing and shaking my head. "The rver is a few yards that way. You wont be seen because of te willows."

Araline:

I let out a breath, I was afraid he was going to tell me that I had to stay here. I sat up again and took another deep breath before asking softly, "Can you help me up?"

I smiled gently and grabbed her pack before helping her up. I kept an arm around her waist to help support her weight.

Araline:

I gasped sharply at the pain and dizziness once I was standing and leaned heavily on Ario. 

I continued to support her. "You ok?" I asked her softly.

Araline:
I nodded and slowly pulled away from him.  I could walk but I was really weak.  

I grabbed her the staff i had been carving to pass the time. I offered it to her before she left.

Araline:

I smiled at him and took the walking stick.  "You are too good to me." I said softly.

I had been working on it to pass the time. If you need anything just call." I said smiling at her.

Araline:

Once I had made my way to the river I pulled my other dress out of my bag and hung it on a branch.  Luckily the one I was wearing now was my least favorite.  I pulled off the bloody shredded dress and took the bar of lavender soap from my bag before stepped into the cold water.

I worked on preparing a light stew for us. I kept an ear out for her in case she needed help.

Araline:

Once I had washed my hair and thoroughly washed the dried blood from my stomach, I stepped out of the river and pulled the dress over my damp body.  

I had finished the stew and was aying down in the sun enjoying the warmth.

Araline:

I made my way back slowly with the aid of the walking stick.  Once I reached Ario I sunk down to the ground next to him and put a hand over my belly.  

I didnt have to look at her to know what she was doing. "Dont let the stitches tear ok?"

Arline:

I blinked.  "There are stitches?  How on earth did you stitch it?  I just thought it was revoltingly gnarly." 

I opened one eye. "Well its puffy because its a bit infected. So yes it looks a bit gnarly."

Araline

I made a face.  "Its repulsive." I said scooting closer to him brushing my damp hair out of my face. 

"Araline, hush. I can work miricles...but I can't make everything perfect." I said smiling my eyes closed again.

Araline:

"I'm not blaming you for it." I said looking up at him. "I just don't like that it is looking that ugly on me!"

Ario:

I raised an eyebrow. "Would you rather I have it then?"

Araline:

"Well no, of course not.  I just hate it, it looks awful and it hurts." I said softly. 

I opened my eyes and looked at her. "Im sorry..."