Larksong Grotto for the time is near

With keeping his head on the pups level, Reek should have realized that his face would soon become the pup's target. Even still, when the youngster clumsily made his way up Reek's face in a scramble of forward pedaling forelimbs, he couldn't help but levy a small, surprised snort -- perfectly timed as one of Seff's blunt nails caught Reek's nostril. It was painful, causing Reek to wince, but he kept his head low and refused to pull his head away as to not startle the pup.

However, despite the discomfort, Reek couldn't help but grin from ear to ear. A spry laugh blossomed forth from the alpha male. This -- in this very moment, Reek was the happiest he had been in what felt like ages. Not since the maplewood had he sported a smile so wide.