Wheeling Gull Isle losing your composure

Oh, shit. She turned to face her cousin, smiling across both cheeks. With her tail wagging steadily behind her, Ying added, You scared me! Long legs carried her down the perch, her ears swiveling as an invitation for Lei Lei to do the same. There was something that she wanted to talk about, but they would need to keep moving to prevent looking suspicious.

She swished her tail, beckoning her cousin closer, so that their bodies might be perfectly aligned. Ying spoke at a hushed whisper — This stays between us. — while looking over either shoulder for curious ears. I'm having some concerns, and I need to talk to someone. You and Ruo are the two I trust the most right now.