Tegwaret turned his eyes to the side, feeling embarrassed and searching the ground for some relief. Occasionally, his eyes would peer up slightly to meet Leland's before disappearing back down. "I know...I just, well..."
He sighed, folding his arms on his chest as he took his reprimanding, however gentle it was delivered. "You being in my company for the past day has just brought back so many memories and given me a little bit of drive to make something for myself. You're so...motivated and eager, and I've really got nothing but space and survival to look forward to out here. You said it yourself, this wasn't a chance meeting, someone was looking out for us, and I think it was more than just a safe passage through the woods. I don't want..." He sighed again, rolling his eyes and lowering his voice, completely embarrassed and trailing off. "...to lose you again."