They were stupid and reckless, but it likely saved their life. The North was harsh and cold, and they managed to slip through the snow unnoticed by pure luck. Devan was a terrible hunter, but he could occasionally manage to catch a fish or two in the lakes or rivers. They had to survive mostly on roots and nuts, and even those were hard to come by. Thankfully, her love of reading finally proved useful, as she managed to identify everything remotely edible. Every day was a struggle to find shelter and food and keep moving north while hungry and exhausted.