Sun Mote Copse I don't wanna see the wires in the circus anymore

She saw Kiwi's ears splay and Wildfire swallowed hard. She took a step backward, telling herself that her daughter just needed some time. Although she understood this on a logical level, it didn't prevent her from feeling choked up about it. She blinked, the tears streaming silently down her red cheeks.

Trying her hardest to keep her voice steady, Wildfire called softly, "I'll be here if you need me."