Broken Antler Fen keepkey

she listened; she tried hard to internalize it, the sense of deserving that bridget was trying to impress on her. but if she was worthy of so much, why did the universe continue to deliver blows?
it was the way she had come about her marriages, wasn't it? the way she had encouraged reyes, the way she had not hesitated to take bronco after fennec; her ears splayed and a single sigh found voice. "i glad you back, bridget." even if it was for a moment. her eyes said as much in addition.