The Sunspire everafter

SORRY IM DUMB

one of the littler puppies voices his reassurances too, though okeanos doesn't react to it, still not entirely sure about their whole deal. more interesting is ibis as she settles a little bit, making him swell a bit with puppy-pride that he could be a source of comfort to her. the stranger-adult assures them of mama's imminent return (and okeanos has no reason to doubt him, having, as far as he knows, never been lied to before) and suggests a game.

hm. games are usually pretty good. "okaaaay," the soot sprite chirps, bumping against ibis as he starts to wiggle excitedly. game is good -- and will probably help ibis feel better too!