Mount Apikuni and i'm feeling like everyone's feeling alone

Zephyr's suggestion that she go get some rest was irritating, as she didn't need to be told to do—anything really. She had been taking care of herself for a long time, and she wasn't about to stop doing that. She would ignore it and instead, stare down the disrespectful intruder. His combative words were met with a lift of her lip and a show of teeth as a low growl rumbled from her chest. His stupid question didn't require an answer. As far as she was concerned, he intruded near their camp and caused some kind of problem—that was enough to warrant defensive behavior from them. Her niece was sleeping just feet away, and there was no way Taki would let anything happen to her. 

Taikon seemed to have that same idea, stating that he refused to leave. She, too, was tensed to attack should it be needed.