Broken Antler Fen Cold Water

Seb turned quickly towards her, and Aviana hunched down a little in the bushes, her ears flattening on her head. Then she witnessed her brother laying down, his voice whispering her name. He began to explain, and she began to feel completely stupid for how she had run off. She rose from her spot and walked towards him. I know you wouldn't, she admitted aloud to him.

It was a little hard for her to explain to him, but she would try. It's just... Sometimes I have... triggers, I guess you could call them. Certain things that make me have flashbacks. When they happen, it's hard for me not to react. While it was true, and it was the reason she ran, it didn't explain why she didn't return. After I ran, I felt... guilty. I wasn't sure how you felt, and I was... ashamed that I reacted that way towards you. She had never intended to hurt his feelings. Pearl saw me outside the borders, and explained what was going on with you and her. It makes sense, she concurred with him, finally.