It’s kind of nice having someone to talk with while he eats his dinner at the end of the day, but Rene tells himself not to get used to it because Evan isn’t going to be sticking around. This isn’t Evan’s home. Rene tries to shake off how that makes him feel and just enjoy the meal and the company.
They rest for a little while after they eat, sipping wine and talking until the bottle runs dry, and then they wash the dishes together before heading outside. They walk around some of Rene’s land first, slowly walking off their meals, and by the time they enter the forest, Rene’s ready to run.
“Are you still sure about this?” Rene asks as Evan checks the laces on his boots.
“Maybe I’m crazy, but yes, I’m sure. So, how do you want this to work?” Evan asks.
“I haven’t done this before, not wi
