Mudminnow River Warmer than a runaway spirit

Her heart stopped as her eyes widened, tears filling them. Was her search over? She stood and walked through the water towards him, her ears back so he wouldn't think she was attacking. Stepping on to the other side, she blinked as her mind going still  as she focused on his face. Her...brother. She was talking to her brother. Had he ever thought about her? Had he ever thought about searching for her?

The wind stilled, as if it knew and wanted the land to hear what she had to stay. Blinking away tears, she hesitated before speaking. How would he react? Would he send her away? Were the memories too painful? Her heart ached at the thought. Before she lost her nerve, she spoke, her voice soft, nervous but hopeful. "It's nice to meet you, Mawk. My name is Onyx. Onyx Saefyn." She watched for his reaction, trying not to think about the fact that he could tell her to leave.