Redhawk Caldera So I've made an art out of forgettin' well

He didn't keep her waiting long.  She shifted awkwardly while she waited, partially because of the cold, partially nerves.  It felt a bit like forever, but when he did appear, there was no mistaking the smile on his face.  Immediately the tension in her shoulders relaxed and she lifted her front legs excitedly, then moved in immediately to press in for an embrace.

She still had a bit of the shadow of her brother hanging over, but she could let it ride for now under the joy of getting to see and hug him again.  I missed you, she said with feeling, her tail waving behind.