[ She's never thought about it that way before. She used to focus on the negatives, the fact that it happened, and never about how she still had the power to decide for herself, for her future.

Hearing Lia say that is pleasantly refreshing.

She coughs out a small laugh. ]

Thanks, yeah. You're right. Never really thought about it that way, I guess.
I mean if I can fight off Briar wolves, what's stopping me from deciding how I move from here on?

[ Brianna looks up at Lia with a thankful smile. ]