Dragoncrest Cliffs But son, please keep a steady wing

"Etiennnnnnne," She said his name quietly through a tense smile and slightly pursed lips. She could sense her brother's tension, and it made her feel a bit awkward. She trusted Rykor, so she wasn't certain why her brother was so stern with him. To her, at least, his subtle tail twitch had been quite noticeable. She knew her brother's face and his voice, his mannerisms and habits. This was not the voice he used when he spoke with his family or friends. Being naive to the danger of strangers, Suzu did not comprehend why he was not as welcoming as she was. 

To Rykor, she smiled and gave an encouraging wave of her tail. She felt confident he would meet her brother's expectations, and was eager for him to prove himself because he'd already won her over.