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[Cloudsong]

"I know it better than you," Maya snapped, glaring at him. "I'm not a whimp. I'll survive just as well as you or better." Silently she clipped Snowdrift's leash on. "When will we leave?"

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Markus sneered at her before turning away. "You can go whenever you want. I'm leaving now, though," he spat. He went inside to grab some food and other equpiment, just in case. He walked over to where his parents had been sitting before they'd left. He grabbed his bag with some of his clothes. Opening it up, he put some of the food that his family had brought into it, along with a first aid kit and some other necesities. Closing it again, he tossed it over his shoulder once more.

[Cloudsong]

Maya hesitated before following him inside again. It was colder inside than out, and she shivered, hugging her chest to keep warm. As she looked around, she felt a pang of loneliness; being with Markus was just as well as being all alone. Quietly she went over to her suitcase, putting on her thick jacket, and taking out one for Snowdrift. She put it on him, then picked up her small backpack she had brought. Putting food and clothes inside, she went over to the door again, her eyes on the floor.

He doesn't want to travel with me, she thought vaguely. The biggest advantage of traveling together would be that they could help each other in danger.

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Markus grabbed his jacket before putting it on. Sighing, he ran a hand through his hair, a habit he had, before walking towards the door. Walking right past Maya, he walked outisde and into the snow. He didn't even acknowledge her. Why should I? he thought.

[Cloudsong]

Maya silently followed, keeping her distance from him as they walked. Would he be mad the entire journey? Gritting her teeth together, she shoved her hands into her pocket. "Do you even have a map?" she called to him irritably, her voice barely audible over the icy winds. She suspected that he didn't, however.

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Markus scoffed. "Of course I have a map, you idiotic girl," he muttered, still not turning to look at her. Did she think he was an idiot, why wouldn't he bring a map? It's not like he would ever need it, though. He knew exactly where they were going. But just in case, he'd brought one.

Hoping she would stay silent the entire journey, Markus continued walking silently. As the wind blew the hair out of his eyes, he peered through the wind, his eyes narrowed again. This was going to be a long journey, and he had to take it with her? Of all people?

Markus realized he had never even told her his name, yet. Shrugging it off, he remained silent. Why should he? She'd never been kind to him, so why should he be friendly and tell her his name?

[Cloudsong]

Maya scowled, but remained silent. She trudged on next to him, watching Snowdrift trot along next to her, happy as a clown. "You don't mind the cold, do you, Snowdrift?" she asked fondly, ruffling his hair. Smiling slightly, she kept walking, not even looking over at Markus. If he wanted to act like this, let him. She didn't care. (Short post D:)

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Markus walked a little faster so he didn't have to walk next to her. Why'd she bring that beast? It'll just eat the food that could go into our mouths. Well, she can feed it all she wants. It's not getting a crumb of my food, he thought.

[Cloudsong]

Maya watched him go on ahead, and sighed, shaking her head. So immature...

Suddenly she stopped. "Hey!" she yelled after him. "I recognize this place! We're in the middle of the frozen lake!" Her voice had a note of panic in it as she looked around. They could fall through!

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Markus stopped, raising an eyebrow as he glanced down at the ground. He could tell it was ice, now. Shrugging, he glanced back at her. "Walk lightly, then," he muttered before continuing. Just as he took the next step, he suddenly fell through the ice.