Around the Bend [Justice Kids]

Any worries that she might be in trouble faded once Aurielle began speaking. She wanted to know what she planned to do now that she was a yearling. She wasn't quite sure what to say at first - her jaw unhinged slightly as she searched for the words, but before she could speak she heard someone's approach out of her field of vision. Arne barreled toward her and she made an effort to dodge his tackle, but the attempt was feeble at best and she swayed on her paws before losing her balance entirely and crashing to the ground. Though she let out a loud chortle of laughter, she made an effort to pull herself to her paws - after giving her brother a quick nuzzle - and returned her attention to Aurielle.

"Um. I think I want to go see the world, and explore. If my mom doesn't mind," Kaija admitted. She'd been going back and forth on her decision for awhile but suddenly the words spilled out and apparently her mind was made up. She knew her mom would have no issue with it either, so she wasn't sure why she said the last bit… maybe so she could have a way out of her plan if she wanted it? Leaving sounded scary but so did staying and not seeing the whole world and meeting everyone in it. She cast a glance at Arne, wondering if he felt the same way and if he'd tell Aurielle what he wanted to do too.