Hoshor Plains with a cloud that's way too high

she gave a pert nod as he changed the subject; perhaps he felt the same shifting, uncomfortable feeling in his gut under the scrutiny of such conversations with depth.

she didn't want to make him uncomfortable; not if they were to help each other.  yes, we do.  she sticks close to his side as they return to the pack and keeps a respectable distance from the boy, but nestles visibly closer than she was before.