Greatwater Lake everything seems o[m]inous

She had kept to herself, more out of fear than anything. There was less to do in this place — no schedules to keep, no tasks necessary for her, no expectations. It started as a flight of fancy and became a steadily growing vacation from the mesa, but with a dark undercurrent; Nazli did not feel welcome here exactly, but couldn't go anywhere else.
Rather, she didn't feel safe to go anywhere, and didn't know where else to run.
Khaba had become busy — and in seeking out his companionship, Nazli found his trail leading towards the heavy scent of the large woman. The girl was nervous to approach the space and felt anxiety prickling the back of her neck.
I could fetch something for the pain? She half-whispered towards the den mouth, hoping Khaba would hear her; but the slightest shifting of any body there, man or woman or child, made Nazli shrink back again and keep her distance.