His disappointment was clear, but also powerfully resigned.

If she was to be found, he'd find her. Kubo looked down at the bleeding landscape, pressing his lips together.

"Be careful if we see anyone else," he cautioned, when he looked back up. "I haven't noticed anything strange about myself, but . . . but we should keep an eye on each other."

He looked around the foggy landscape, eyes wide with dread.

"It's not safe here. We should keep moving."