[Snowmelt further north in Banuk territory had waylaid her, making travel along rivers treacherous even for her, and the winter's last blizzards always hit the Cut hardest, out of all the tribal territory. Even though she was venturing out less often, and not as far away these days, with Zero and two little children at home, the Nora's Anointed and the savior of Meridian herself could not fight off weather. Feeling homesick's still something she's getting used to, and talk of the new machines in the mountains, while curiosity-sating, could not distract her from it. She's grateful when the weather breaks enough to make her way back to Nora land, as always with her customary trinkets for her family. Rich Banuk dyes for Zero, a shawl for Beta, who had never taken well to the cold snaps even as spring began to creep in. Little toys for the girls: a Grazer doll for Ivy to teeth on, a puzzle for Alana to preoccupy herself with. She hops off her Strider before her youngest can toddle right into metal limbs, and catches her midway, easily swinging her into her arms with a "hup!" She tucks her into the crook of her arm, unmindful of the way that her face is patted at and tugged by chubby little hands.
Aloy's smile is warm and relieved. She leans forward to press a kiss to Zero's temple.]
The same to you. [A moment later, and her expression sobers some.] You didn't come out here just for me, did you? You'll both catch a chill.
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Aloy's smile is warm and relieved. She leans forward to press a kiss to Zero's temple.]
The same to you. [A moment later, and her expression sobers some.] You didn't come out here just for me, did you? You'll both catch a chill.
[As predicted, she's scolding.]