"And if he insists on following anyway, you and I will lead him on a merry chase." A fierce little smile followed, "We will keep him away from your kith and kin, your family."

She slipped past the other girl easily, leading the way downstream, "Be careful of the rocks, they're slippery." The rest of the riverbed was soft, almost sandy, which made walking it easier. It wasn't a particularly speedy getaway, though they were aided by the current, as they were moving downstream, it helped keep them up to speed and helped wash away any signs of their passage.