Stone Circle Teddy bear picnic

@Evergreen super excited :eyes: Hi there Easthollow!

After so many repetitions of the same question, Thistle's only response was a distracted hum. She was focused on where the invisible boundaries were, leading them along the borders in a broad circle. Evergreen was waiting for her to reach out, maybe try and call someone out to meet them, but at the moment Thistle's best plan was to pace until somebody came to investigate. Unfortunately, her brother likely wouldn't let her get away with that forever--soon he would be suspicious. Thistle couldn't let on that she was scared when she'd done her utmost to appear strong and in control, as her uncle had always taught her.
She moved with a confidence she didn't feel, yet at Evergreen's next words she stumbled, glancing back at her larger brother with one ear folding out to the side with an utterly exasperated expression.

Don't be ridiculous, She said firmly, shaking herself with a snort as though to brush away the very thought. There was no way they were cannibals. Absolutely not; there was no way. Thistle twisted back to walk toward her brother as he plopped down, at last giving in and plopping down next to him. Only someone who knew her well would see the way she trembled, though if Evergreen said a single word she would claim it was anticipation and bop him on the nose for doubting her.

With one more deep breath, she tipped her head back and let loose a greeting howl, preparing herself to submit and do her best to make a good first impression. Please, please don't be cannibals.