She had seen Jon Snow the night before, returning to his home across the path from her own. It was comforting to know that a friendly face was nearby. After being alone for so long, she could almost feel the proximity of him, as though she could reach out and touch him. It was little wonder then that they ran into each other once again. It was likely it would happen a great deal, better that the animals grow used to him now.

She knelt on the ground, spreading out some of the food she had brought along for herself, things she had gathered as she still hadn't managed to work up the courage to visit the inn. It was the Crocdog that returned first, the same that had followed her in the forest when she had met Jon. Soon after, the Zalpaca and then the rest, wary and guarded in front of the stranger.

"It was easier to tame creatures before I came here. I had a house full of them. Hogs, wolves, and a lion. I don't know what these creatures are, but they're kind and seem to want company as well. It's better than an empty house."