Sun Mote Copse A dream drawn from the sheath.

That's different, dad, and you know it is! She exclaimed as he tried to turn that on her.  It wasn't going to work.  You and Fig just disappeared.  I'm telling you that I'm leaving and that I'm fine, it isn't nearly the same thing.  The fur along her spine was lifted at the comparison, and for the first time in this conversation, Fennec was angry too.

I could stay here forever but that isn't fair.  I've left once, and it was horrible.  I deserve to have another go at it, and whether you like it or not, this is happening.  Sorry to disappoint you.  The last comment was what did it.  She could handle a lot, but guilt tripping was too much.  She couldn't see Towhee's reactions, but she knew her mom was still there.  Was she paying attention, and was she quiet because she agreed?

Just like with Bronco, she whirled and left, only this time she half-ran as she did so.  This wasn't how she wanted to leave, but if it was how it had to go, then fine.  She'd be back and then things would be fine, but now seemed the perfect time to give her family some space.