Sunbeam Lair Huntin' Fer Rabbits

It had, truthfully, been too long since Alarian sought Korei's company. He had been so wrapped up in the drama with Lennon, with his family arriving-- the boy had forgotten the simple comfort Korei's presence brought him.
Hey. Ali approached her, tail wagging, and nosed her cheek gently. Want to learn how to hunt?
It wasn't likely she would see the offer for what it was; an excuse to get her alone. He knew the pale girl was shy, nervous around strangers-- and lately there had been a lot of them coming around. No doubt she must have been more overwhelmed than he was, and Ali felt the fierce need to reassure her.
That, and he had some confessing to do.