Affirmative Morality

My spirits soared at the animated change, I didn't know if it meant anything, but it was a definite improvement. Within ten minutes, he'd left the road behind and we were moving swiftly through thick forest. Even though I knew the area would be unlikely to dump his vehicle and go it on foot, he didn't care about roads, his only concern was finding the straightest route. I followed unquestioningly.

Daylight found us miles from familiar territory and I had to force him to stop so I could give us all a water break.