Nessie had walked out of that town immediately. He wasn't sure why, something felt off -- Felt off felt off felt off NOT RIGHT -But, he figures putting in the effort to fix himself up and get some resources will make him seem better, more capable, to the townsfolk she saw.
...Not that she needed to appear competent. Who are we kidding?
After gathering some things, making some tools, hunting down a few animals. She decides to enter town once more, but quietly.
It's behind a stone wall that he spots a girl.
Xer ears pick up on mumblings, and it's too familiar. Should I approach?
No you'll- (We have to talk to-) Only allows us to get cl- scare her, you kn- ...oser to another bout of- (a few townsfolk, it's better-) ...ow we're on the- peace.- for us. run.
...
"Are you... talking to yourself?" She says, covering up a previously stressed expression.
cont.