Maxwell, however, remained especially focused, his movements calm and precise. With enough patience and concentration, he eventually caught more than a dozen fish swimming in the stream.
The simple activity helped clear his mind of unnecessary worries. As he moved through the water, he was also able to sort through the information they had gathered so far, organizing his thoughts about the unfolding events with a calmer and more focused mind.
After the fishing was done, Maxwell had the warriors carry the catch back to the elders so it could be properly processed. The elderly carefully inspected each fish, knowing that even freshwater fish could carry parasites and should never be prepared carelessly.
Leaving the rest in their capable hands, Maxwell stayed behind by the river to wash up. He took a quick bath, unwilling to return to Addison smelling of fish. Once he was done, he joined the soldiers in their patrol around the camp's perimeter.
