His resolve heartened Sindra, it made her feel less lonely. When the other women and the children shied away, and then men would look at her with suspicion, was when Sindra felt the weight of the Serpent the most. Yes, the whispers were always her companion, but what kind of companion was that for a child?
He frightened her a little as well, she had not had a family since- since the horses came and could not know the depth of those loyalties, that passion.
"No, signori, not tired. It is- hard to explain. Though I would appreciate some wine." Sindra replied.