Alpine Lake i would swim

"good" she would leave it at that. having no pack meant she had a disinterest in meddling into the affairs of others. it was not her place to question or query into the minds of leaders. at least not yet. whoever gained her would also have to gain her loyalty. "tayanax..." she would roll the word off her tongue, her eyes briefly clouding. a swirl of emotion almost knocked her off her feet, though she remained as vigilant as ever. 

her head would slowly shake. she was more of a warrior than anything else. a trader seemed pleasant enough, she supposed, but Heloise took some pride in her training. "I am - I was - trained to do battle" she explained softly, wondering just how much to even explain to Kukutux. she had not done so in years. share any part of herself. "I am afraid your people may have a better word for me." perhaps mercenary was better suited?