The morning air in the courtyard of the human camp was chilly, but the sun coming up above promised warmth. Issa walked with her steps fast and anxious, filled with hope and uncertainty. It was like she could fly through the mountains and get to her destination in a twinkle of an eye.

And then finally, Issa walked into the clearing. Her steps were slow now and somewhat calculating. She looked peaceful on the outside, but inside her, her heart was beating like a drum. As she moved past a few ...