"Sure," Tim responded, perhaps a little too quickly.

Usually he was the level-headed one in this partnership and his gut was starting to twist in ways that suggested this might not be a good idea. But he was feeling particularly stubborn and the Ranger in him was loath to call a retreat.

Steading himself and very much aware of Raylan's grip at his shoulder Tim began to carefully set his feet and climb. The first few steps gave him hope, but as they picked their way higher, the wind seemed to become even more determined to blow them over towards where the waves were crashing higher and higher up the shore line.