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She could do nothing but follow swiftly on Osprey Jr.'s heels. Peregrine's young daughter was headstrong and wilful, and even if Saēna had tried her best to convince the girl that it was a bad idea, it would only land her in hot water. She had had more than enough of being beat up unnecessarily by the other child, and knew compliance was the only way to avoid having to take more punishment.

Yet when she realized what Junior was planning to do, Saēna's ability to keep her mouth shut quickly dissolved. “Ju, don't...” she whined softly, but by the time she quietly pleaded with the other to leave the weird bird alone, Junior was already upon it.

The bird retaliated shockingly quickly, sending the black-furred pup down faster than Saēna could blink. She warred with herself for a split second with her heart hammering in her chest. Was it better to leave Junior here at the mercy of the bird and try to find Peregrine or Blue Willow? Was "I told you so" an appropriate response?

At the end of the day, dislike aside, Junior was her sister and Saēna was loyal to her. “Junior!” she cried out when her brain caught up with what was happening. Without a second thought the smaller child was galloping toward the goose, intent on slamming into it and throwing it off her older sibling. All fears for her own safety were forgotten.