Wild Berry Meadow An avalanche

She's speaking with @Eleni when she spots Aldric returning to the vicinity of their small group, and her heart leaps into her throat. She doesn't hear her own excuses as they tumble from her, nor does she bother to look back to see her sister's expression as she turns to follow. All she can focus on is trying to keep her expression neutral, her mind blank. She's only partially successful.
I didn't think I'd see your face again, She says as she slows to a halt at his side, struggling to sound lighthearted. Her pulse feels uneven and too fast, and she hopes wonders if Eleni accidentally poisoned her. I missed it. Only part of you I ever really liked, you know. She manages a fleeting grin, looking away just before the expression drops. Some small part of her is painfully aware of how lame she's being, and after a moment she adds (still not looking at him): I am happy to see you.