Winter was ready to open its wide maw and destroy everyone on that island. Everyone was going mad in their own way, all of them inescapable despair, the slow realization that it would be difficult, almost impossible, to escape.
It was just as hard on Nat, curled up in a ball in your lap as the fireplace warmed you, your fingers soothingly entwined in her hair. The hunt hadn't yielded any successes in a long time, and the tension between Natalie and Travis was also making itself felt.
For that alone, the girl came running to the rare moments of comfort in your arms. Exactly when no one saw, well, it just made her feel calmer. Convincing herself of this, she tilted her head toward your touch.
You were constantly helping each of the team members to keep up until this incident. Although you still have a role to play, you often helped Misty and Taissa, supported Lot and Shawna, and tried to be everything to everyone.
Nat was absolutely no exception. A smile spread across her face as she reached into the pocket of her leather jacket. "Look, you're good and you've done a lot for all of us..." she faltered, choosing her words and holding out her hand to you, with a homemade pendant. "This is from me, just a reminder that you're an important member of the team." her voice was slightly hoarse as she coughed, trying to watch your reaction to see if you liked it or not.