"I've freaked a couple people out. Mildly."

She sidesteps and digs her shoulder against Root's in a lazy half-shove, but it's a sluggish, tired move. Now that they're nearing the mine entrance, she looks around to make sure that Bear is nearby, calling him to heel with a "Bear, volg."

God, it feels so natural. Falling back into old patterns is the easiest thing in the world.