The Heartwood I've been cold, I've been merciless

At his response, she laughed and replied, "Still full of yourself, I see." She returned his eye roll with one of her own as she moved to sit next to him, giving him a playful shoulder nudge on her way there. 

Her face fell a little at his next statement, but she still gave a small smile before responding, "I guess I was feeling a little lost and unsure what to do next, so I stayed in the area since I know it somewhat by now." Having this much freedom to plan her future had been freeing at first, but now it felt suffocating. She was glad to be talking to a familiar wolf, though. She was very social and being on her own for too long had tainted her thoughts; casting doubt on her enthusiasm. 

She looked at her friend and tilted her head a little before saying, "I thought the same of you." Her brow furrowed in concern as she added, "What are you doing out here?"