Swiftcurrent Creek In a space ship

The impact hurts, and he finds himself wheezing rather loudly as he hits the ground, whining a little in response to his brother's retreat. It takes him a few moments to recover, chest aching where the impact had been strongest. Embarrassment heats his cheeks and face as he tries to catch his breath, and a million things race through his mind. He hardly even notices his sibling's touch. When something finally bubbles to the surface, though, it isn't at all what he'd hoped to say — I wasn't following you! The words come out in a panicked, slightly hoarse rush, louder than he'd intended, and he coughs harshly. His face heats further, tears stinging his eyes instantly. His mouth opens again briefly, then snaps shut as he grasps desperately for something else to say. But he finds nothing, so he lunges to bite Helios's foreleg instead.