Sun Mote Copse What a fool believes

She thought she saw him brace, or tighten in preparation for impact, but she couldn't attack him, not without an excuse. What would Towhee say then, if she'd attacked her best friend's brother simply because he didn't agree with her? She'd for sure lose Towhee's empathy. She gritted her teeth together, and cursed the unshakeable feeling that there was nothing else she could do here. She wanted him to raise his voice and yell at her, and she wanted for him to be ruthless, selfish and aggressive- but there he was, calm but assertive, draining the hostile energy from her which was something she absolutely dreaded. He would not back down- but he would not attack her, either. She doubted very much that he'd even defend himself if she did anything. 

And so, without another word, she cast her glance past him- now more blasé than anything else, and walked past Phox's shoulder (on the side where she knew his vision was best) and set off for the borders, needing to leave this whole situation far behind her. 

Same to you- feel free to have him stop her, otherwise, it'll be Niamh-out. <3