Sitting back on her heels, Rebeca wiped her eyes. Her fingers lingered over the bandage over Mihkail’s face. [color=crimson][i]You know, I always knew you were hard-headed. You didn’t need to prove it to me. Are you alright?[/i][/color]

A low rumble came from Mikhail’s throat as he continued to nuzzle his sister. [color=e25822][i]Your jokes still need work. And from what I can tell, I’ll be fine, though I might not be earning myself a mate any time soon.[/i][/color]

Rebeca grinned. [i][color=crimson]Well, chicks dig scars, or so I’ve heard anyway.[/color]

[color=e25822]From where? You live in the mountains.[/color][/i]

She chuckled, then sighed, her expression falling. “[color=crimson]I haven’t forgotten you.[/color]” Standing, she turned around to face Vuduin. “[color=crimson]And I need to thank you.[/color]” She bit the inside of her cheek, her fingers rubbing at the back of her neck. “[color=crimson]I remember what went on… before, whenever that was. I don’t usually get that crazy but… these two are the only family I have. And if you hadn’t gotten in my face back there…[/color]” She glanced Maya, still sleeping peacefully. “[color=crimson]… then this might be going differently. And that’s something I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself for. So…[/color]” she abruptly darted forward, trapping the other Avatar in a tight, though not painfully so, embrace. “[color=crimson]Thank you. I owe you for this, so if I can ever pay it back, then just name it.[/color]” 

[@Eklispe]