Permafrost Hollows when springtime came, red robin built a nest,

She becomes aware of the presence only a beat before she hears the man's chuff, flinching slightly and sucking in a sharp breath as she turns with eyes wide. He is an undeniably intimidating sight, though the softness of his tone as he questions her somewhat dulls the effect, and she finds herself frozen for a moment. Um — I um, I'm kinda lost, The admission comes unbidden, and her gaze drops to the floor. I'm sorry, I-I don't mean to be a bother. She's just not very good at keeping track of where she is, but she won't admit that to this man, who she assumes must be Derg's leader (because xyn isn't sure about who knows what either). She's already making a bad first impression, no doubt.