[Shenandoah]

"And seems like my nickname's way off mark," Morgan responded despondently even as Zach's lips twisted in a mirthful grin.

"I'm gonna help, too."

"Good idea," Fay said, standing. Once they got busy and helped, it didn't take much to finish up packing and start moving out. Fay now had a pack slung on her back filled with some food and Zach had his own pack. There wasn't much food. Just enough for a couple days' rations rather than an extended runabout for weeks on end. And the rations would not be required if nothing went wrong on the way to Beaver's.

Zach happily walked through the snow, knowing that his boots were waterproof and reveling in the warmth they provided... Fay just wished she had a warmer coat. At least her feet were fine.