Redhawk Caldera WSS: Prologue

Likewise, Alyx noticed that she was holding her breath while she waited for the real reason behind Bronco's departure. She was already leafing through possibilities, including some love interest of his at Moonspear or him feeling like he didn't have any friends that weren't family, friends who liked him for who he was, like she often did. As far as she knew, he had a great relationship with all three of the leaders, so it couldn't be anything like her current feelings. She anticipated something positive, actually, and found herself a tiny bit annoyed when he completely changed the subject instead.

She understood why, of course. She just couldn't hide what she was feeling. It's nothing, she insisted, waving away his concern with a toss of her head. Just slipped on some ice while hunting earlier. It'll be fine in a couple days. She hoped. She wasn't exactly a medic. If it didn't get better on its own, she'd get it looked at, but she didn't want anyone thinking she wasn't perfectly capable. She wanted her mother to find out least of all, and if she went to Eljay, he would definitely tell her. Ever since Niamh called her a baby, Alyx assumed the Regent would take any opportunity to remind her that she was pathetic, and she wanted none of it.

So?