Permafrost Hollows Fight or flight

He retreats from her and Uki is unsure if this leaves her sadder than when he approached. It's all confusing and she's unsure what to make of this southerner. She finds herself facing for the first time  a southron man who doesn't seeks to hurt her. 

"I'm sorry. None of this your fault. I'm just..." she trails off, unable to explain. Damaged? Fucked up? Scared? All of the above? She can see the guilt in his face, and it strikes her heart - it isn't his fault she's so broken. 

"Would you like to come back with me?" the girl gathers her package of fungi, turning and pointing her muzzle in the direction of the glacier briefly and moving some steps away as if to indicate the meaning behind her words - that he follow and join them.