A growing sense of nervousness muddled his mind as he and Lessa continued on toward the western exit of town, which they reached a short while later. This didn't last, for the moment they left the gentle lights of the city at their backs and began to make their way down the long, dark road that led to Caedmon's estate, Alistar recalled the life-and-death battle that had been forced on him just a short while ago and sobered slightly. Expanding his magical awareness and beginning to cast casual though perceptive glances at his surroundings, he reprimanded himself for letting his guard down, especially in the presence of someone so important to him.
"Is something wrong, Alie?"
"Just keeping an eye out, is all."
