"Now what?" Asked one of the Vulpins, a man with red dirty fur on his ear and tails. "We are hungry, cold, in the middle of the woods"
I looked at the man and slowly stood up, defeated. I wanted to talk with Maple and ask her where her brother was and how she has been holding on so far.
I guess there are more immediate needs to be taken care of first.
"We could make a camp here and tomorrow leave towards the castle" I answered. The moment I mentioned the castle I could see everyone reacting as if I answered something surprising.
"The castle is still there?" Asked another vulpin.
"Yes, but in a state of disrepair worse than I remember" Even without repairs, it could be used as a shelter and a base of operations. "We could use the storage there to store food and other equipment. And I am sure we could make the place function as a place to stay safe."
I could see hope appear on their faces, but slowly going back to apprehension.