â starter for @murkyhazed (Claire) â
   Adrenaline coursed through the teen as she pushed her bike, with a little too much force, against the side of the cabin and hurried in, her eyes bright with excitement. âDinosaur!â she exclaimed, calling out to whoever might be inside and within ear-shot. It had been a while since the teen had showed such a level of engagement with life near the cabin. She enjoyed spending time with Owen, learning how to chop wood and other tricks that she thought were very impressive, and Claire was caring and gave her all she needed and wanted (except freedom to roam as far as she wished) but growing older came with new challenges, especially when she felt she was still being treated like a little kid.Â
   The discovery of a dinosaur that had interacted with her while she cycled alone had momentarily brightened the girlâs outlook. âI didnât go looking for it,â a half truth - she didnât know that particular dinosaur existed, but if she didnât keep an eye out for them there wasnât much entertainment near the cabin. Not unless she broke the number 1 rule and went past the bridge, âIt just appeared, and it interacted with me. It listened to me!âÂ
   After dumping her jacket on her bed, Maisie tracked down Claire, still rambling enthusiastically about the dinosaur, âI donât know how exactly, but I put my arm out, just like Owen does, and it stopped baring itâs teeth and just sort of stared at me. Then, I told it to back off, and it did!â She grinned, proud of herself. âDoes this mean I can come with you or Owen on dinosaur rescue missions? I know you think Iâm safer here, but I can help. I want to help!â











