Once Aly disappears, it occurs to Daine that she could run off - or even just drop back to all fours while she waits. But... no. Until she can find the Pack, she has to be smart about things, and she's smarter as a two-legger.

So she paces, instead, relearning how to be comfortable on two feet. As her balance improves, she starts to feel more like herself: Veralidaine Sarrasri from Snowsdale. A small part of her doesn't want to be Veralidaine Sarrasri anymore, but it can't be helped. At least this definitely isn't Snowsdale. Pack or no Pack, she might be somewhat safe here.

Or not. How did Aly get that broken nose, and all those bruises?

When the other girl returns, Daine manages a brief, tentative smile, and a, "Thank you." Then, brow furrowing, she asks, "Who hurt you?"