Verdant Basin A thing or two

he cocked his head slightly, giving her a quizzical, almost amused look. i'm not, aditya replied, smiling softly. i told you, i have my daughter. even one wolf could make a traveler feel less lonely. he supposed she maybe was referring to their lack of a pack, which he also worried over. 

for now, they were all right. they were good hunters. they would make it.

would she?

we'll settle down at some point, he continued. headed for the sea. if you find yourself without a place. . . adi left the offer dangle in mid-air, curious of how she'd react. he wasn't sure why he offered the olive branch to the woman. he pitied her, perhaps. or it was some deep-seated need to organize a flock, to keep others safe.

whatever it was, it was out there, now. it was up to her whether to take the proffered kindness or let it go, keep to herself.