Moonspear Caught in all, the stars are hiding

Charon arrived and she worked at trying to pull herself together.  Key word here was definitely trying, because as he asked what was wrong, his concern just made her cry harder.

I saw my brother...  she started, and...Sarah.... and..... there was a fire  Talking while sobbing was a feat, especially for a wolf, as they neither talk nor sob.  But you get the idea! Home's gone, and mom... and dad....

At this last part whatever she said was lost as she buried her face in her front legs.  This was such a great way to show up and present yourself to the neighbors, Maia, way to go.  A+ ambassadoring.  But she'd been so excited to meet a friend of her mom's, and so happy to hear stories.... and now she felt like she had to tell him.