Redtail Rise been getting big, making me look small

Raleska noted, with some perplexity, the exchange of emotions that drew past Ereshkigal’s face like a current. She had no such room in her heart for such empathetic notions — and thus, seemed mildly confused at how effusive the woman’s concern seemed. 

Thinking still of trickery, Raleska hid her distrust by glancing away and offering a roll of her shoulders. If you have nothing better to do.. She had attempted to frame the comment as indifferent, but a hint of insecurity ebbed in her voice. She had wanted to be indifferent, but it was not so — secretly, she wanted this woman to like her.. she just had no idea how to deconstruct her prickly shell, and let go of her suspicious nature. Even with the compliment of being interesting, Raleska was not so swayed. Are you alone, and if so, why?