Podrick entered the clearing where they had made camp, a bundle of various sticks and firewood in arm, before dropping them somewhat unceremoniously a few feet from where their fire had died down to ash the night before. It was too early to start a fire, especially with no one there to tend it consistently, and as such Podrick turned with a frown to figure out what to do next. He, Brienne, young Arya Stark and none other than the Hound had been traveling together for a few days now, and though Podrick was wary of them, he found himself glad to see the older man sitting nearby. He didn’t enjoy the prospect of being alone, regardless of who his company ended up being.
As Podrick approached Sandor Clegane, he paused several feet away before speaking. “ Are Lady Brienne and Lady Arya still gone? ” he asked meekly by way of announcing his presence, though in truth he already knew the answer.