[Briar winces a little as he catches sight of Soma; he didn't dial down his magical sight enough for the level of power he's exuding.]

[I see what you mean, Coppercurls.]

[Nevertheless, he grins and lifts a hand in friendly welcome.]

S'you're the one who took it on hiself to brave Miss Britches.

[Pure devilry makes him call her that; with any luck, he'll be able to tell the tale of her swearing to never wear trews, and annoy his sister (in a completely loving way, of course) all at once.]