Anju
I see what lies heavy on your heart
Riya alerts her first, only because she is nearby - snuffling about in the snow, ivory scales of a similar color still not enough to disguise her large frame - and capable of hearing Lena's footsteps approaching. The tug on her side of the bond alerts Anju readily enough to turn her dark head in time for the caretaker's greeting, faint surprise overtaking the normally stoic woman's face. Lena is a rare friend to the awkward, serious woman, and as such is allowed a small smile as the Dragoon turns to face her fully.
"Lena," she greets simply, "I could say the same." Though as the bundled herbs are spotted, she answers her own question readily enough to warrant not asking it. "I've got enough firewood, now I just need kindling if you'd like to help." The offer was implied, but Anju would welcome company if nothing else. Riya - belatedly bounding over after ignoring the newcomer in favor of investigating a rabbit hole - interrupts to butt her head against Lena's thigh, demanding scratches.
"Lena," she greets simply, "I could say the same." Though as the bundled herbs are spotted, she answers her own question readily enough to warrant not asking it. "I've got enough firewood, now I just need kindling if you'd like to help." The offer was implied, but Anju would welcome company if nothing else. Riya - belatedly bounding over after ignoring the newcomer in favor of investigating a rabbit hole - interrupts to butt her head against Lena's thigh, demanding scratches.
and the strength you still keep inside
