Phoenix Maplewood phantom bruise

Without a lot of energy left in her, it is difficult to put up defenses against the wolves traveling with them. The longer they stick around (where only a few days feels like weeks), the more tolerant of their presence she becomes. She can’t be guarded around them forever since their time together does not end with their journey at the glacier. They are, essentially, a pack at this point. They have followers.
 
And, as if her thoughts had been broadcast, she turns to look lazily at Uki as she approaches. Shivali doesn’t offer much in acknowledgment aside from looking. Her expression remains the same—tired and withdrawn—but she does not shy away from the company. Unaware she has done wrong by the other woman, she finally offers a smile and dip of her head once the woman is settled on the ground. A second set of eyes never hurt anyone.