(Time-Stilled World, 98 Kilometers from Forest Entry, Leo and Bob, Day 7)
Two days had passed since they left Patricia behind.
And in those two days, Leo and Bob covered more ground as a duo than they ever did as a trio.
This increase in pace could be attributed to the fact that there was no idle chatter slowing them down anymore.
There were no frequent toilet breaks, nor excessive rest periods, as the duo kept moving with a ruthless momentum, cutting through the terrain with an almost machine-like efficiency that suited them both.
They didn't share more than five sentences across the last forty-eight hours.
No talking at all, however still, they understood each other clearly, as they communicated through glances and blinks alone.
For 48 hours, they avoided talking about their decision to leave Patricia behind, however, the tension still lingered in the air.
