Hushed Willows 'Cause everything I feel is a waste of time

Her hackles lifted in response, but Marina stayed where she was and only studied the man. At first glance he seemed old, but she saw now that this wasn't true. He was only frail and badly injured.

I come from nowhere. I travel with a man, She answered easily, without inflection. I won't hurt you. Marina took a step closer, eyeing his hind legs. Do you need help? Even as she spoke the words, she cursed herself for inviting another burden. Surely she would regret it soon, if not already.