[ The sound of an unfamiliar voice makes her jolt, head shooting up to stare at him with wide, panicked eyes. ]
Who--
[ She doesn't even finish the question, scurrying back like a cornered animal. Still, she makes no move to lash out. Unlike Aloy, even considering the few years between them, she doesn't have the benefit of strength and muscles built over years of climbing cliffs and hunting. Beta's thin, and pale, like she's barely seen the sun her whole life. Even if she tried to strike out to protect herself, could she?
It's doubtful.
So she continues to watch him, the beginning of attempts to follow his instructions clear in the way she's managing a slower breath for every few panicked ones. ]
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Who--
[ She doesn't even finish the question, scurrying back like a cornered animal. Still, she makes no move to lash out. Unlike Aloy, even considering the few years between them, she doesn't have the benefit of strength and muscles built over years of climbing cliffs and hunting. Beta's thin, and pale, like she's barely seen the sun her whole life. Even if she tried to strike out to protect herself, could she?
It's doubtful.
So she continues to watch him, the beginning of attempts to follow his instructions clear in the way she's managing a slower breath for every few panicked ones. ]