"There's no way we're making Wyver today at this rate, we're still a day and a half out. Let's just get as far as as the southern outpost, get cleaned up, see if they have some ice for your head and get some rest. If we all end up getting jumped on the road again while we're exhausted it's not going to help anyone."

Besides which, that gives them time to restock properly and formulate a plan. A plan beyond 'ask around aimlessly for information', which is really all they have right now.