Heron Lake Plateau now this is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down

It would take some time for Bat to properly process recent events: how, upon her return from a standard scouting trip, she'd come home to find her mother, sister and cousin were not only hanging out at the plateau but planning to stay there. She hadn't known how to react in that moment of unexpected reunion—what felt like billions of different emotions had flashed through her—but she'd somehow wound up cradled in Wildfire's arms, being rocked back and forth while she cried like a little baby bitch.

Now, Bat sought some space from the situation. She could see that it hurt Wildfire to need a break but, well, personal space was something they'd have to hammer out now, wasn't it? Just one of many, many things. Were they really here? Were they really staying? Floating along in a cloud of disbelief, the youth discovered she was trembling. She stopped walking and drew in a steadying breath, letting it out slowly. Trying to gather her thoughts was like trying to herd kittens or something: fucking impossible. She supposed it was a futile endeavor anyway. Only time would tell how this insane development panned out...

Feeling suddenly exhausted—probably from her long crying jag—Bat realized she wanted the comfort of something everyday and familiar. She wanted @Tegan.