Redtail Rise been getting big, making me look small

It seemed fate was not on her side today, for her thin companion had seen naught of Rosalyn. Raleska did not bother to hide her disappointment, for Rosalyn meant a tremendous amount to the young Eyjolfur, and she was beginning to feel despair set in.

She knew in her heart that it was grim Rosalyn had not returned. She spoke as such. "She's been gone a few days -- it's not like her. She has a family--" The usually stern Raleska found herself oversharing -- why? "And a mate, and ... me.." Her voice took on a softer tone, and she looked away to regain some of her lost composure. It was only when Ereshkigal offered the unthinkable -- help.. Again came that simmering question: why?

"Do you always help strangers?" Raleska's gaze was wrought with distrust; she wanted more than anything to believe, but what good had trusting others done for her?