Sun Mote Copse the jabberwock, with eyes of flame

She hadn't anticipated such a strong reaction from anyone, much less Bronco, although she should've known after her talk with Towhee. Sugar bit back a sigh, wishing those she told would be happy for her, encourage her to pursue her field of study, but maybe that was too much to ask.

"I don't have to, I want to," she explained patiently. Her face scrunched. "My dad isn't a medic. Do you mean Eljay? He's taught me some but he's dealing with some heavy stuff of his own and I don't want to bother him with it. Everyone tells me Raven's the best of the best, so I want to learn from her." Her head tilted and she added, "It's not far and I won't be gone long. It's really not a big deal."