Deathbelle v Calamity

Cal screamed and wept into her mother's shoulder until her voice was hoarse and she could barely wail above a whisper. It took a long time until she had fully cried herself out. Once she did, the pup breathed heavily into Deathbelle's fur. The rage she felt had burned clear through her, leaving nothing left in its path. Only emptiness remained. Cal hiccuped and closed her eyes, laying her ears flat against her head.

"I... don't want to cry like that. Ever again," the pup said solemnly. It had felt strange and out of control, as if she'd rolled over for the entire world to see. She didn't like it, even if it was only her mother that bore witness to her vulnerability. Cala scraped her horns against Deathbelle's chin for comfort. "Please, can we go home soon?"