Jade Fern Grove damage control

A sour-faced little boy dragged himself out of the greenery, greeting his mother with a snarled "What?" She blinked down at her child, stunned at his tone - but did not give voice to the 'now see here young man' that appeared on her tongue. Swift had kept to himself since their arrival at Jade Fern Grove, closing himself off from the family. Just like his mother.

"What yourself," Bazi responded lamely, squaring up to her son as though preparing for an actual physical fight. It felt ridiculous, and she slumped back into herself a second later. Swift's eyes glowed with angsty anger. "You hate it here, don't you," his mother grumbled, her face tight.