Whitebark Stream clear-headed

Momentarily, Chai's ears lifted when the other stammered, much like Chai often did, assuring her that her display of submission was not needed. She blinked several times rapidly. She had never really considered it an active display of submission. "O-Oh...it's not that." She shook her head with a gentle ghost of a smile. "It's just always the way I've carried myself. Since as long as I can remember." She supposed it was ingrained her nature these days, all thanks to her less than picture perfect childhood. She doubted no one would understand unless she took the time to unravel the story of her past to another.
Raising her height a little more...closer to her more natural stature, the timid female padded forward. Her tail swished gently at her hocks. "Nice to meet you Daylily. I'm Chai. I guess I'm still getting to know everyone here."