Snowforest Taiga Mind wrapped in darkness

she paused in her step, turning back once as the woman offered her assitance. she offered a small smile of gratitude, but said only, "I need to do this alone." the words lacked edge, but were firm. besides, there was every chance that he didn't want to be found, at least not by her. dipping her head once, wishing silently the woman found luck in her travels, she stepped into a lope once more and pressed south, head low.