Gyrfalcon's Keep she fooled me twice and it's all my fault

his words of support bring fresh tears to her eyes, and she's quiet again for a time. so many thoughts are swimming around in her head, she has a hard time grasping a single one at first. but then something sticks out to her suddenly, bright and burning, and she sucks in a breath and wraps her forelimbs around her brother, pulling him so tightly to her she's certain it must hurt. you're mine, athris, she asserts fiercely, unashamed of the sentiment. i won't let you go again. the words are meant as reassurance, and there is no small amount of love in her tone, but there is also perhaps the barest hint of threat. it hangs in the air unspoken, but the message is clear: whether you like it or not.