Noctisardor Bypass always on my mind

Her bubbly approach was met with a friendly face. When she came closer Laurel noticed the intricate details in the woman's fur; it reminded her of her poor boy. For a moment Laurel's face fell as she realised this and her heart sank. She thought of his dead body before her, how she had found him. How I had found you. If it wasn't for Nunataq, he would've...

Oh, her poor boy Lucas.

Soon she regained her composure and put the smile back on her face, though there was a glimmer of lingering pain shining in her eyes still. The woman introduced herself as Sequoia, and Laurel smiled at her as brightly as she could manage. Nice to meet you, I'm Laurel. I joined up recently. Have you lived here long? she asked, putting her best foot forward for this meet-and-greet. Guess I shouldn't expect much fun from the others who live here, then? Her tone was joking, though it was a way to test the waters and figure out who else lived here — and what they were like.