The Heartwood Ashen Remains

Writing on mobile for this reply, will try hard not to leave errors!

Vale chuckled at the quip, but it didn't escape her how Bridget looked away. She took another step forward and balanced her weight onto that limb. Leaning closer as though there was something to see behind Bridget's eyes. 

Appraising her new conversation companion for a few breaths, she returned to her original position. A slight tilt to her head. Her interest evident but she was cautious to push boundaries.

We all need time away sometimes. With a patient smile she straightened her head. And you are, in fact, lucky. Mint is one of the few plants I know. If you do need assistance in actually locating some. She didn't mind offering to help. Whether that be as another set of paws or a new set of ears