Blacktail Deer Plateau Fell apart south of Salt Lake

Raleska had put on a brave face for the most part, but following the expulsion of her mother, the girl had significantly backtracked. She kept to herself more than usual, and seemed barely present even when she was among others -- it was if her body was walking, but her mind was somewhere far away.

She startled as Rosalyn appeared before her; how had she been that deep in thought? Her gaze guiltily lifted to Rosalyn, assuming incorrectly that the woman was here to broach the subject Raleska had been avoiding since it happened: her mother. Stiffening, but not unreceptive, Raleska gave a smile that felt fake, and waited for whatever it was that was on Rosalyn's mind.