gasp, is she dead?!

Crux was definitely more nurturing than she was; she was only really complying because he'd asked and because she'd just happened to find Dee. She felt awkward lying down beside her, not really one for acts of physical touch, but she reminded herself this was just for survival, not out of affection or even anything remotely like that. "Okay," she responded to Crux's instructions, scooting in closer to hopefully distribute to Dee some of her body heat without putting any pressure on her.

Fortunately for her, she wasn't alone with the mute girl for long before Sirius arrived. He announced the stranger's name before even acknowledging her, his surprise noted. She tilted her head slowly, angling it to see the Warlord without disturbing the girl who lay against her. "Oh," she said, sounding just as surprised as he was at the information. She vaguely remembered the girl, but not well at all. She'd never gotten to know her and barely recognized her from her current state. "She doesn't seem well at all. I'm keeping her warm until Crux gets back. She hasn't spoken, but I don't think she's able to," he explained, not knowing what he did or didn't know yet.

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