Dragoncrest Cliffs why the laws wanna take us under?

tousaint had nothing to say! chani huffed a little, reached out for the snail, then paused. it felt halfhearted. she peered at her cousin and flicked her tail against the inside of the den. "maybe your maman will let you come out, with me! would you like that, tousaint?"
chani wanted something from him, some sort of reaction.