Overture Downs You're part of a machine

Her suspicions were confirmed. He had spoken with Aerasha. The female was nice enough, but a little lazy for Brynn's liking, although the gamma had made sure to make it hard for her to be too lazy. She didn't know their beta, and so didn't see why he seemed amused by the statement. She smiled anyway, out of courtesy. I can't say that surprises me, she replied. Her packmate didn't seem like the shy type, something she secretly envied. 

It's no problem, she replied with a nod. She had planned to report to Valette about it anyway. 

She looked around, feeling awkward again without the buffer of pack talk. Um, have you explored much since arriving? she finally asked. It wasn't the most interesting topic of conversation, she knew, but she wasn't sure what else to say, and she wanted desperately to avoid any uncomfortable silences.