Carefully, Effy glances up at the sun, makes note of its position and the shift from where it was only minutes ago. Although north and south have far less meaning on an island that looks from above to be completely flat, still it helps with picking directions; for now, they head west with the sun, and it feels to Effy like anything could happen along the way.

"Promise I won't leave you out to dry," Effy says, voice barely above her breath as they step forward.