The sudden movement from the sky does catch Nhim's attention in the corner of her eye, and she jerks her head up in alarm, momentarily baring still-bloody fangs. Her spine flare out to the sides like a cobra's hood, and she growls for a moment before faltering as she recognizes the new arrival.

Her spines flatten back and her ears prick forward-granted, she's worried about Shem's chosen path, and she's still worried about what he may have gotten up to, but...it's wonderful to see one of her children again.

"Shem?"