Phoenix Maplewood phantom bruise

The weight in Shivali's voice gives her pause and for the first time the tundrian considers that motherhood might be lonely. It's obvious that Uki is not quite a friend, nor is she quite trusted yet, but in time there might be something like understanding between them. The waif extends her neck the tiniest bit, as if considering reaching out with the intention of brushing Shivali's shoulder, but ultimately pulls back - unsure if her kindness will be accepted. 

The waif finds her feet - a little more stiffly given how sore she is - and dips her head to Shivali as if to say You're welcome. "I'm going to patrol, make sure things are good around here." The berserker turned, given that she had no further reason to stay, and padded away on silent steps to guard the territory.