Noctisardor Bypass how to save a life

Laurel bobbed her head in a nod when the stranger asked if she lived here. She didn't even introduce herself back, which was honestly pretty rude. Laurel decided to bury her contempt for that under a mountain of pleasantries when the woman said that she wanted to meet the neighbours, though. She must be living in a pack nearby. Laurel's heart leaped up, though she couldn't help but think pretty pessimistically about getting this woman to help her and hers out. She had to be delicate about it, though.

You live nearby? she asked with a friendly tone, sounding interested. Where does your pack live? And what's your name? The woman had never given her name to Laurel, after all.