Sun Mote Copse lucid dreaming

Now that everything had been sorted out, Kiwi felt lighter than she had in months.  Her mom knew what was up and understood, she was going to be a big sister soon, and she was solidly situated as Regent and getting back into the groove.  Things were looking up.

This good mood meant that when Kiwi crosses the stranger while doing one of her regular border struts, she didn't  immediately go hackles up like she sometimes was apt to.  She wasn't friendly, more suspicious, but her ears remained up and her tone remained somewhat neutral.

What do you want? She asked, lifting her tail imperiously as she stared at the larger girl.  She seemed kinda out of it? But shouldn't be hanging around their claim without a reason, in the Regent's opinion.