Swiftcurrent Creek [m] I wouldn't front the scene if you paid me

A brief, huffy growl slipped from her; a complaint more than anything. Alright, fine, Mae grimaced as she said it. The thought of letting anyone at all near her eyes made her guts churn, admittedly — but she trusted her father. Likely more than anyone else in the world, even in spite of all that still stood between them.

Not that she would ever tell him that.

Just - just be careful, She added, ears pinning back.