"Only toward myself or the cause I fought for," he clarified. "I could see if they intended me harm or help, or if they needed dealing with directly. I could see if I could trust them - and that, here, I miss." But then, after an exhale, he shook his head. "I will have to learn to cope without it.

"But for now, the air grows chill and my clothing is still wet. Is there a place I might dry? Perhaps change clothing into some that haven't been soaked?"