Swiftcurrent Creek part of life

"...although we both don't seem to like each other."

Far from being worried, Bazi was delighted by the fact that Shadow and Kaskara weren't particularly fond of each other. It was a sign that a pack of strangers was starting to become a family. She laughed her high, girlish laugh, returning Shadow's touch with a wet lick to the bridge of his nose. "I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time together, then," she teased. "Don't worry about me. I'm not much of an explorer anyway. I mean - look at me! Have you seen anything whiter? You can spot me from a mile away, and I don't think I'm turning into much of a diplomat, either. You know Horizon Ridge, that I was talking about? The Guardian there is into some disgusting quasi-religious ... rubbish, and I told him as much. If I met any one of them I wouldn't be able to keep my mouth shut. So, it's better I stay here." She smiled again. "Go find Kaskara now, head outrider."