Blacktail Deer Plateau silver teddy bear

The atmosphere of the den was now cheerful and happy. It would've seemed unhonest if someone walking into the scene was told that only moments ago there was nervousness and unease with either the child or adult. With the adoring tone of Finn's voice and the thumping of his tail that she instinctively knew as a sign of happiness, the moments before were also lost to Eilidh.

The dampness of Finn's nose was felt upon her head as he continued cooing, but Eilidh enjoyed it. The challenge that he presented her was also enjoyed. The sound of this new vowel hadn't come from Eilidh's mouth yet. But, the repetition of it made her try her hardest to make it.

"Ooh!" That wasn't quite right; the sound Finn was making had a different ring to it. "Ooh! Ooh!" Her face strained in concentration, giving her the appearance of being constipated. "Ooh ooh ooh ooh, uu! Uu uu uu!" Eilidh finally managed to say after her numerous failed attempts.

A smile now on her face, Eilidh looked up expectantly at Finn. This was the best part: the part where he praised her!