Yes, it's safer traveling with more people

Elena decided that it was a better idea traveling with more people. Although the trip would take longer, it was important to consider safety.

"Sorry..." Elena apologized for disturbing the man and hurried towards the caravan, leaving the man puzzled and scratching his head.

The caravan had many covered wagons, forming a long line as they began their departure from the village. Elena caught up to them just as the final caravan was leaving, fortunately the people there already knew her from their stay at the village.

"Oh, hey there Elena, did you come to say goodbye?" The girl greeted Elena as she made her way to the wagon. The girl's face was somewhat pretty, and gave a look that would easily make people trust her. She had a similar build to Elena, but her looks could be considered to be plain when she stood next to Elena.

"Scherie!" Elena exclaimed, surprised to see her friend waiting for her inside the wagon.

"Come now, it was just a joke" Scherie extended her hand to help Elena up to the wagon.

Elena grabbed her hand and sat on the seat directly opposite of Scherie. Apart from the driver, the wagon was entirely composed of women, young and old. Supplies of food and water crowded the caravan, but it wasn't as uncomfortable as Elena had initially thought. Elena sat in silence briefly before questioning her friend with a confused face. "How did you know what I was going to ask?"

Scherie smiled and responded in a understanding manner. "I know how much you wanted to visit the capital. You told me many times remember?"

"Hahaha... I guess that's true. I'm sure you've been to plenty of places, as a traveler. I'd like to hear more about you, I think I already told you plenty about myself"

Elena happily listened to Scherie's tales while the wagon briskly proceeded on the bumpy terrain until she dozed off.

"Geez... sleeping in the middle of my story. Although I suppose anyone would if their excitement kept them up all night" Scherie placed a blanket over Elena and peered out the wagon gazing to the endless sky with a blank look.