Kess's words certainly weren't falling on deaf ears. Juniper heard them well and knew she needed to be more careful, but her own instinct to want to befriend those she met would most likely get her into trouble some day. "I'll certainly try to be more careful."
Without pause to think, Juniper stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Kess in a gentle hug. Even if the other woman had been acting roughly, it was obvious she had done it out of care, and not malice. At least, that was how Juniper had viewed it now. "I will do my best to get stronger." She said before pulling away.
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