Blacktail Deer Plateau Think what you will, take me as I am

The damaged girl felt the urge to turn to him, concern bubbling within her at the timorous behavior he presented. She couldn't imagine that he felt threatened by her - tiny thing she was with only three legs and injured to boot. Liri wasn't going to be harming anyone for a while, not that it was a habit for the gentle soul in the first place. 

"You needn't be afraid," she murmured, gaze fixed on the world below. She didn't look at him, didn't turn to him for fear she woul scare him away. "I thought you might like to see this. You're free to go if you'd like. I won't force you to stay," Liri finally glanced at him, offering a shy but friendly smile.