Iktome Plains with nothing to fear out here

He had smiled at her and for some reason she could not help but  do the same. The only difference was his display was wide and excited where hers was more shy and warm. She was grateful when he moved at a slower pace but she felt guilty for holding him back, was she the only reason he had stayed this long? Heat rose in her ears as she felt a form of guilt at that partial realization, how silly of her.

He asked her a question, concern coloring his voice and that too caused guilt and some other emotion she could not name. "Today 's better than others, not too much pain when I talk" she spoke softly, trying to lessen his worry over her injury. She was going to say more but another joined them, a larger white female that made her tilt her head at the boy. Another addition, she did not mind but she waa curious to who she was.

The girl stayed quiet as she spoke about leaving, how it was too soon and yet Marisol did not think so. She saw the desire, the hope of going elsewhere in every part of Rowan. Then her gaze was on her and she could not help but step closer to the boy, wanting to feel solid again.

"Marisol." She stated simply, her voice quiet to make sure there was no pain to spike through her throat.