Walking on, they reached the East Gate and exited the market, and then entered the forest, making their way through the trees as William continued to lead.
"So where are you from Lila?" he asked.
"I'm from Melshire, a remote village very far from here,” she answered.
"Oh o.k. and who do you live with there?"
"I live there with my Uncle Mushabati, my guardian. After my parents died, he took me in and raised me as his own."
"Really sorry about your parents,” William said warmly.
"That's alright, it happened many years ago so I’ve had ample time to heal.”
"That's good.”
“Uh William,” Lila said as she stopped and dubiously looked around.
"Yes Lila."
"Are you sure you know where you're going?"
"Oh absolutely,” he answered positively as he walked on. “I know this forest like the back
