It was so rare that Lixue was able to catch Eztil by surprise that when she actually manages to do so, for a moment she is stunned into silence. For a moment she simply stares wide eyed as her tawny colored brother tumbles forward past the dangling tree roots and into the bushes just beyond the den entrance. She stands, forelegs braced wide, hind end still lifted and tiny fluffy tail waving slowly behind her.
She had all but expected him to catch her, to silently snarl and bite her with his needle sharp teeth and brilliant red-yellow eyes flashing. For once... she got him. Excitement flashes through her silver blue eyes now as she glares down at him with a triumphant smirk, tiny tail wags excitedly now as she takes in his snapping teeth and hard gaze... they didn't affect her... she got him.
However, it isn't until the realization hit him, and his chocolate tipped tail starts to wag excitedly and he glares challengingly at her does she realize that he is outside and she is still stuck inside the den. It hit her like a ton of bricks and it is suddenly caused her to cock her head and the smug demeanor to disappear from her features. Now Eztli was the one who wore the smug expression as he took a step towards her before charging off towards the bushes, his chocolate tipped tail wagging excitedly. It was all too much for Lixue
"Wait for me Eztli!" she barks, scrambling past the tangled roots to give chase after her brother. It was the first time out of the den, it was only fair that Eztli share the moment with her too. Silver blue eyes glitter excitedly as she charges after his excitedly wagging tail. Everything seems so alive all the sudden, so new. For a moment, the timid fear grips her heart as she realizes that she is outside... but then again... so was Eztli right? She snorts and shakes off the nervousness with a quick yap before charging head first into a blueberry bush, hoping with a little luck, Eztli will be just on the other side of it.