Harp winces, and rubs her lower back. "We could get off and lead the ponies. It won't be full dark for a while yet." She looks at the road with some disfavor. "If it's like Greenspring, Whitetree will have an inn. With beds. And a good hearthfire. And hot food."

"I can do either," Branch says easily. He looks almost indecently comfortable in the saddle; he's practically lounging, compared to the careful stiffness of the other two. "The temperature will start to drop pretty quickly once the valley gets dark, though. If we want to camp, I'd suggest going uphill a bit; the area right next to the road tends to be fouled by all the caravan beasts, although I guess it's early enough in the season that it's not too bad."

He smiles faintly. "I did bring a basic medical kit, so can treat your saddle sores, either way. Your muscles are going to be sore, though, not much I can do about that."

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Heh. I liked Lotus' internal monologue at his pony. Have one BP to spend or bank as you desire.