He was all alone out there. He knew that now. The sound of the others was fading quickly into the distance. He was content with that.
Quietly, he retrieved his amulet, robe and hat from their hiding places.
The wind whispered through the trees. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and listened to the rhythms of the forest. In. Out. In. Out.
His spirit pulsed in time.
He felt a warm glow in his chest and knew he would never be afraid again.