Sun Mote Copse he chortled in his joy

By the time her elder brother appeared, the aching had subsided significantly and Sugar had almost thought better of mentioning it to him. She really could use some tips on how to treat it, though what if it just worried him unnecessarily? She knew he didn't like her traveling on her own already, there was no reason to feed his anxiety. She sighed, deciding she wouldn't bring it up right away but sort of read the room first.

She smiled and returned his nuzzle, nipping gently at his poky whiskers. "It's good to see you, Eljay," she said genuinely, drawing back to look into his eyes. "How're things here? How're you?"