That click was the loudest thing in the little sanctuary at that moment, echoing like a hammer fall. A few dogs let out yips of either surprise or fear and scattered, some of them not even making a sound before bolting. One cat let out a hiss before leaping away. One cat leaped onto Tash's shoulder and off of her head in an attempt to get away. The clearing was clear (hah) in less than four seconds.
The small child turned her head to look directly at Rafe. One would assume she might be upset that the taller girl had scared away her animal friends.... but there was no trace of anger or grief or anything akin to those feelings on her pale face. There was still that gentle smile on her face. If she could giggle she might have.
Tash quickly got to her feet and brushed herself off, walking over to Rafe. She felt like she had been rude to the woman... she hadn't even introduced herself! The small pale kid tilted her head gently to the side with a smile, holding out one small hand in a handshake.