Silver Creek your gonna sing the words wrong

Playing it by ear and not really bothering about being tactful (Shreya was too old for that sort of nonsense), she made up her mind soon enough that she did want to help this poor bonny kid. Gaia was wrought with pessimism, and it would eat her away like a poison if she didn't have some kind of support. So while Shreya was not the cuddly type, she would be here for her anyway.

In a symbolic move, she came to sit right next to the girl, looking out over the river. Like what, pet, she asked for clarity. Food in scarce supply?