Şivan smiled at the other man. No slugabed, this one. There was a great deal of merit to thinking a matter through slowly and carefully, but so too was there worth in being able to swiftly and concretely decide upon one's next course of action, and Şivan respected Dare's tendency towards the latter in this case. The winter season was swiftly approaching them, and as beautiful as it could be it was not a beast to be played with.

"I wish you luck, in that case," the wanderer said with a soft nod. "For myself, I believe I will continue my journeying for a few days longer. There is so much left to see and experience," he added, glancing wistfully about himself. "It would be a shame to miss anything by bedding down too soon."

His gaze found Dare again, and with a tilt of his head he ventured, "What do you seek here, Dare? What have you come looking for? I don't mean to pry," he added preemptively, "and if my question seems pointed or nosy, I apologize and you are free not to answer. But I'm always curious, and it's been a while since I've had company besides my own."