359 CCCLIX. Love Affairs

"Hahaha, yes! Thank you, Dag! We knew that once again your knowledge and intelligence would pull us out of some bad situation!" Sander exclaimed, rejoicing in the news and touching Dag's shoulder in gratitude.

In general enthusiasm, Freydis focused on Dag and noticed his despondent expression, decidedly unsuitable for joy.

"Are you sad for that girl, Dag?" she asked, approaching him without being noticed.

"I don't understand how they can have been already forgotten about her... as far as we know, she could be dead or kidnapped... or who knows what else! And they're just glad that there's a cave on the other side of the tunnel and maybe we can all get to the surface..." he answered, in a heartbroken tone and slightly annoyed by the attitude of his companions.