I have some explaining to do

Alarr's form bounded out of their borders springing towards her, and to Pestilence's surprise he grabbed her in a hug. His relief was palpable and it only made the girl feel worse for making him think she was about to be sacrificed to a volcano. She returned the larger boy's hug with one paw, needing the other to remain upright under his weight. "I'm in so much trouble." She admitted with a groan. "I'm gonna be grounded forever."

Pestilence had come to meet her friend to admit to him her lies, to tell him how she'd exaggerated so that Valdis wouldn't make her go home. It was much harder to even consider that now, and her ears pulled back sadly as she wondered if her friend would reject her once he'd heard the truth. She decided for now to enjoy his welcome, and to approach the subject of her lies later.