she was not often denied answers to questions, nor things she wanted. here were both, and now despite herself she was intrigued. perhaps following her mother had been worthwhile after all.
the sudden fury- sharpened voice and bared teeth- had her ears folding backwards, but little else. her head cocked thoughtful to the side. she thought of her mother, and with the thought an utter certainty that yue would never leave them.
how strange, that a mother existed who would.
the other girl turned her head away, and the fledgling followed, pace crocodilian. a keen light lit behind pale eyes. "why would i be happy?" she was not. she was not certain she felt much of anything on the matter.
she settled herself back on her haunches. "he cares, so he will come back." the answer was simple. why was she worried?
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