Around the Bend [Justice Kids]

Instantly she felt nervous about her decision. Sure, Aurielle wasn't her mom but she could still say no and keep her here, right? She looked almost pleading as she gazed at her with wide eyes, hoping she said yes - and then she did! She couldn't stop herself from beaming as she leaned into Arne, hoping so bad he said yes and wanted to come explore with her, at least some of the time. She didn't expect him to follow her everywhere and he was okay with that, she just wanted to make sure she saw him still. Either way she'd come visit her mom and Fidelias all the time, she was sure of that. "Thank you, thank you," she nearly shouted as she vibrated with excitement, tail smacking the ground behind her hard. She nodded at her words, understanding the seriousness of them.

She beamed all over again when Arne said he wanted to go exploring too. Kaija tried not to make any assumptions. Maybe he had plans of his own like she did - places he wanted to see and things he wanted to do - but she leaned harder into him and gave him a little nuzzle. At least she wasn't the only one leaving. "Where will you go first, Arne?" She asked him with a giggle. Next she'd make sure her mother understood she was leaving but she had a feeling it wouldn't be a surprise, nor would she be opposed; her mom had always been cool like that.