The Bracken Woods never meant to cause you no pain

It isn't an act. Nigaq stopped walking and turned to Uriel so that she might see her sincerity. I enjoy working. She didn't like the feeling of idleness, of being useless. Any opportunity presented to her, wherein she might prove helpful, she was eager to take it. 

She turned back and continued walking until finally, they reached the border. Nigaq began their patrol with a set of short barks, a warning to anyone lurking nearby. This pain won't last forever. If she kept moving, the problem would eventually resolve itself...right?