They, in agreement with one another, carefully planned their route to the Citadel and how to avoid unnecessary dangers. However, it was only natural that there would always be a flaw in the plan, an unforeseen alteration caused by circumstance, yet of course, they prepared for that as well.
Since the day was still young, the four of them decided to spend it resting, thus adding one more day to their supposed single remaining day of travel, making it two.
After that, they took some time in quiet solace... relishing the peace devoid of danger and watching various creatures either conceal themselves or migrate, awaiting the night when they would emerge as hordes to prey upon one another.