Northstar Vale just a cold lighted day

Border patrol had become more of a personal affair between Queenie and @Kratha, giving her less motivation to seek out Nathaniel for company. It was probably better for both of them to have time away from the other, but in truth, she was becoming increasingly bored without having him around to pester. Besides, if they could find nothing else in common, at least they had this.

It was just an instance of luck that Queenie happened to meet Nathaniel during one of his shifts. She trotted up beside him, leaving a few feet of space between them, and gave a friendly chuff of greeting. I'll try not to annoy you this time, I guess, she teased, You can't really get rid of me either, 'cause this border needs all the help it can get.