Though Stardust insisted it was fine, without a clear 'no', Nora did inspect closer, making sure there was no apparent damage, and there wasn't. Kirain indeed was small, like she'd just said. Nora let Stardust go on as she made a mental note to check in on her shoulder later — just in case. A question was tossed Nora's way, and she nodded slowly, She is still healing... But I don't think I'd recommend anyone going and... running into their friends. Thankfully, not a "tackle" as it had once been described, but Nora could see that she was flustered and caught in an emotional height, and all she could really do right now was listen and try to soothe the mental wounds Kirain had torn at.

'Well... it may have been... a little bit of my fault.' A confession, Nora's ears perk, head tilting out of concern for the other. What had happened to make them push at one another's buttons? As Stardust went on, she could see where the concern came from, men were... Interesting individuals. Personally, Nora, too, had a fear deep down that some of them were just out to hurt her or those she loved — wasn't that the case with every wolf that came across their path? True, men had more pull in this world and brawn to back it up (most times), but they also had a heart and soul — sometimes one as soft and kind as Lestan's.

As Stardust rounded to a finish, she spoke of Kirain's actions, and Nora let out a sigh, I can see how all of that would be a lot for both of you... It sounds like you two have been friends for a very long time. Honestly, it did. Stardust cared greatly for Kirain, and she could understand how that kind of care could come across as overbearing, especially between two friends. And I know how you feel, and I'm sure your auntie was a very smart woman, but we cannot go through this world with closed hearts, can we? She asked, softly, Trust me, I know men can be... Cruel. Scary. But then I meet men like Lestan, and see Faolán, and there isn't a mean bone in their bodies... Which has to mean somewhere out there, there are other good males.

I feel your care and concern for Kirain. You are a wonderful friend to care so much. And it wasn't right of Kirain to push you... I'm sure she was just frustrated... And she has been going through a lot... Not that it excuses that. After everything they'd been through recently, it made sense. Lestan had even told Nora she was going through a rough time... Maybe Nora needed to check in on her, too.