faint of heart

There was some relief to see that Branch seemed to understand, apologising and voicing an assumption for her absence but also glad to see she was finally able to visit. A part of her was glad that he understood, and didn't think she ditched him. Which was a common fear of hers when meeting someone, whether it was a first time or somebody she has known for some time. It brought a small smile upon her features, ears pulling forward. She wasn't a bad person, just bad things tended to come her way despite her good efforts to help others.

”Thank you.” Her gaze was able to really focus on him, glancing over his frame briefly to see how the land had treated him while she was away. ”You look good... did you join the pack that resides here?” She found herself asking, motioning with her snout to the area he had come from. She didn't recall him mentioning being in a pack when they last saw each other. So perhaps it was newly set up and he happened to join them since he frequented this area? Her thoughts immediately wondered about the place, if they were rather friendly, neutral in standing or perhaps on the rough side. Branch didn't seem like a bad guy though, so perhaps it was a calmer place than most packs.

If it were the case... Would it be possible for her to request a temporary stay for the winter...? It was a rather bold thought but the girl was honestly afraid of how she would fare this winter. The snow only continued to collect in a thick blanket on her coat, giving a light shake to dismiss most of it. She had not stayed long enough to become accustomed to the animals that resided here, to learn about where and what kind of herbs grow in what climates. It would be a hard one, isolated in the snow. Hopefully, things wouldn't get too bad.

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