Before the Dawn

Borri walked quietly towards the Old Man sleeping quietly near the fire.
The Halfling was happy his watch was over. He knelt next to Clemm and said in a low voice, " Rise and Shine Sleepy Head." The Old Man's eyes opened slowly

"Waking up to you is no Delight" he sputtered. " I trust all is well".
Borri smirked. " Wolves, half a dozen I would guess. Not too close, couple hours before dawn." He said softly.
Clemm crawled from his bedroll and pulled on his boots. He pulled his cloak about him to keep out the cold. The fire still crackled lowly. He strapped on his weapons and walked out to meet the Halfling who was smoking his pipe.
The Two sat quietly for a few minutes enjoying the peacefulness.
Then a howl in the distance erupted and several answers followed.
Borri looked at Clemm. " I leave this paradise to you Old Man."
The Halfling wandered off to his place near the fire.
Clemm stood motionless for a while the move off to find a different place
to pass the time. He leaned on his staff, hoping for a quick few hours.