Emberwood Birds of a feather flocked together

One second the rabbits were peacefully existing, the next they were scattered save for the unfortunate animal between the coywolf’s jaws. Carnelian had wanted his sister to watch the babies for a minute, to give her a moment to enjoy the cuteness. He feared the sudden intrusion would cause his sister to retreat into herself once more, but he was thoroughly surprised to hear the squeak of laughter beside him.

He regarded her for a moment before greeting Dusty Rose, his manners not forgotten. She had risen from where they had hidden themselves amongst the flowers to give the coywolf a play bow, her own tail wheeling behind her, petals sprinkled on her coat and in the air around her. He flinched in even more surprise as she gave their pack-mate an impatient bark, her mute plea to play.

The boy laughed, then, any tension he had felt initially melting away as he watched the scene unfold, grateful that someone beyond himself, Reina, and their familial ties that allowed his sister to feel more at ease. Gem-colored eyes found the coywolf again. “Hey, nice catch—you’re pretty quick!” Finding himself back on his feet, tail wagging gently behind him, he saddled up next to his sister as she bounded side to side, her excitement to play severely evident. The boy couldn’t help the laugh that bubbled up before he decided to join in, gently bumping into his sister before giving Dusty Rose his own bow as invitation.