Swiftcurrent Creek #YOLO

Julius tolerated the batting for a moment longer, though eventually he grew weary of it and plowed right over Relonikiv in his bid to escape. Although this took the littler puppy by surprise, he did not cry out. Instead, he giggled as Julius mashed him to the floor, his own tail curling toward his belly. Relonikiv was happy to show submission.

Suddenly, Julius disappeared entirely. Relonikiv rolled onto his belly and made a questioning sound: Ooora? In response, his mother's face appeared in front of him. It startled him, causing him to jump, though he just as immediately began to smile and coo when his mother's scent filled his nose. He began flailing his little forelimbs again, this time batting her face, tugging her golden snout into a babyish hug.

Their cool noses touched and Relonikiv rumbled happily when her mouth moved, her breath tickling him even if he couldn't make out her voice. In response, he opened his own tiny maw and gnawed at the moist leather of her nose, one of his little milk teeth hooking into her left nostril.