She cut him a concerned glance. Sansa took his every word to heart -- and it showed, so briefly, in the way her eyes widened. All she could think about now were the wild creatures stalking the unbeaten paths -- waiting to sneak up and seize them and slice their skin into bloody ribbons. It was all she could do to stay stiffly upright as Gendry delivered his cold verdict on the land wherein they travelled.

"Th-then I am fortunate to have you with me," she said -- hoping once again that the sheer force of her support and gratitude might somehow soften his steel.