The Sunspire Keep your head up

The instant the words had left her mouth she'd felt badly about them. She knew she wasn't really in the mindset to be talking about that particular subject though, and a small sigh of allowance escaped. "I know, I'm sorry." She could make an excuse of how she was feeling at the moment, but she knew she didn't have to. Just as he didn't have to explain himself to her... They understood. She knew he was just looking out for her and she loved him for it. And he would hopefully know that she didn't mean the edge behind her words, her frustration and bad mood not directed at him.

If she surprised him by getting a little surly, he got her back with his reaction to her question. She had thought it a teasing, innocent request but his withdrawal and physical reaction immediately clued her in that this wasn't the case. From her current position she couldn't see his face, but she could tell he wasn't smiling when he spoke.

"I'm sorry," she said again, heartfelt. She didn't know who this Leaf was, but she didn't have a brain if she'd walk away from a wolf like her brother. She didn't say so, but she imagined Jace could do better. The thought wasn't kind, and she knew once again it was born of the sourness pervading her demeanor. Not completely though. She didn't like the thought of anyone breaking her little brother's heart.

"You are not damaged." She sat up slowly, looking at him. "A little bent, maybe, but I'm not worried. You'll get through this." He was a Wildsinger, same as she, and they didn't take life lying down. She shook her head gently, lying back down with her head resting on his forepaws and closing her eyes. "Just stay a while?" He had better things to do, she was sure, but she would fall asleep better with another's company. He'd likely slip away then.