Northstar Vale (MERC 101) Bussin!

Leona had not gone out of her way to make friends, or put herself out there, after the family had arrived and gotten settled. She had been friendly but standoffish at the best of times, and when not in the company of her brother or mother, spent a lot of her time alone and in a foul mood; keeping her smile at the ready if anyone questioned her, of course, as she did not want to disappoint either her mother or father.

When the idea of training was proposed, Leona had finally brightened to her usual exuberant self. She was more than thrilled that Towhee would be hosting some classes - the time with warriors was what Leona missed the most, and pined for, even dreamt of when she managed any sleep in this new home. She saw Mereo in her dreams and always woke to a poor reception of the truth.

Her mother's call met her ears, and then the drumbeat of her steps carried her to where Jack was waiting. She nearly bowled in to him. Move over, pipsqueak! But she was only joking; reaching deftly for one of his ears and being a nuisance for all of two seconds, before standing straight like a soldier, and proudly looking to their mom.