Emberwood [m] Oh Ophelia, you've been on my mind, girl, since the flood

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Reverie took a deep breath as she stood several yards away from the place where she knew she would find her brother, lingering. @Carnelian flanked her; he'd agreed to accompany her. @Everett was surely harmless in his current state, but — still. She did not feel entirely safe being alone with him.

Slowly she made her approach, head lowered slightly with a guarded gaze as she crept closer. Her heart ached at the sight of him — but there was fear, too, and it was so strange. She'd never been afraid of Everett before. Yet the fur along her spine lifted almost imperceptibly as she neared.

Her heat had largely faded from her; only remnants of it lingered in her scent. All the same she kept her distance.

Everett, She greeted quietly, studying him. Would he apologize? Defend himself?

Attack her again?