something's gotta give | liva

Liva nodded when Akemi spoke, and again at their next comment. “Any skill that helps us survive is a skill worth having, even if we get to a point where we no longer need it.” Which she hoped, because that water…wasn’t the best. She’d been spoiled by the water from the stream back at the stump, she supposed, but she could find something like that again. She just had to be patient and persistent. She was better equipped for survival now, so that was actually possible.

It was getting even colder. She tried not to show her discomfort, but she couldn’t help but shiver a bit. Her feathers fluffed out, hoping to keep her body just a little warmer. She hated to admit it, but she wasn’t just cold – she was already thirsty again, and hungry, and exhausted. This was why she hated traveling, but it was a necessary evil. She was still sure that this whole life business was meant to be a test of sorts, and tests were meant to be difficult. It was fine – they’d manage.

She did need a break, though, so she was happy when Akemi agreed to stop for the night. They commented about the timing, and she couldn’t help a snort. “Places like this are scattered along the wastelands, though they can be hard to find. They’re not always great, but they’re at least a bit of a windbreak.” And sometimes that made a world of difference, though it didn’t stop the air from feeling cold.

Akemi asked about sleeping in shifts, and Liva considered it, giving them a nod after a moment. “That might be best. I can take first watch, unless you’d rather.”

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