Sun Mote Copse the jabberwock, with eyes of flame

When she heard a familiar voice call her by her nickname, Sugar sucked in a rapid breath. She had been improving but was she ready for this particular confrontation? She couldn't be sure, though she quickly decided she would do her best. She owned Bronco that much.

Steeling herself, she turned to face him. Before he could even speak, Sugar's mouth opened and she said, "Bron... I'm sorry about last time. I was in a bad place." She dearly hoped he wouldn't push her for a deeper explanation but she imagined he was very curious about her peculiar behavior, which was fair. Sugar braced herself.