Swiftcurrent Creek Now you know I'm paper-thin

A small smile towards her and a gentle nod. Reverie was just his friend. There was nothing more than that in his thoughts for her. Perhaps he could argue sisterly and brotherly affection, but he wouldn't know how that worked. He'd never had a sibling.

He moved very slowly. Unsure and not wanting to make her uncomfortable, but once he was near enough, he gently moved to his belly and then further down and pressed his nose towards the little girl, but he didn't touch her. He wouldn't do that to Reverie. He just watched with gentle eyes.