Heron Lake Plateau ain't that a kick in the head

Unfortunately for Eljay, his apologetic tone fell on somewhat deaf ears.  Kiwi could generally read someone if she tried; problem was, she only really tried it with wolves like her mom or Sequoia.  Anyone else she wasn't too much interested.  What he was doing and teaching was way more interesting than how he was responding to her snappy remarks.  

She was surprised and honestly a little pleased when he said he hadn't met her sister yet.  Though the next question made her pause a second.  Honest answer? Yes.  No.  She ran away without telling anyone.  Why should I? It was a clearly rhetorical question, and her voice was clipped.  Your family is here right?