Stone Circle out there

she followed her brother at perhaps a distance of half a league, having come across the scent trail as she too, pushed along the borders. when it did not deter from the scent-marked path did she decide to catch up, and broke into a swift lope. the recent events had only deepened her love for her brother if that was even possible; the tragedy and his constant support had brought her ever closer to him. 

as she drew up alongside him now, she noted that something seemed distant, about him. something off. she could not tell immediately what might be, but she knew that something merely seemed different. she nosed his shoulder playfully in greeting, though there was a touch of concern in the gesture. gaze fell on his, curious, asking a silent question.