Shadewood To Spite it All, Despite it All.

She reached her head up into his comforting touch before rising up slightly, making him look at her. 
"You shouldn't worry so much about me, you know I can run fast," a mischevious grin was cast his way, "besides, how could I get into trouble?"

Her tail wavered slower now, the banner now riding a soft breeze. The youth shook out her fur,  "I'm proud to call you family. All of you." A sincerity crossed her features, "I'd do anything to protect my home, as would everyone here." She knew it and suspected he did too but wanted to voice it for some compelling reason. Perhaps to solidify those familial bonds that now ran between them.