The boy felt a rush as he successfully made it away from the den. Oh, how he was happy to stretch his legs without feeling something weird in the air. Certainly, he was able to keep himself out of trouble for a little bit while he was out unsupervised, after all, he knew about the bison and he had no plans to go near the borders.
However, his freedom was short-lived as he heard a voice call out to him. The round boy skidded to a halt wide-eyed as his newly green eyes met his grandfather's. Er— She's...close.
Close-ish. The den wasn't that far after all, but he was still avoiding the fact that he ran out here alone.
Do you need to talk to her? I can lead you back, she's just a bit slower.
It was a blatant lie that hopefully he wouldn't be called out on, but maybe he would take the bait. She was still recovering from her sprained paw and with all the tending to Leta, slow was certainly something she had become.
To the boy's knowledge he got away with his lie, but it only dug him a deeper grave. Now he was expecting his mother. He groaned internally giving himself an internal slap but decided it would be best to play it off. Maybe if he was quick he could just go back to "check" on her since she was "taking so long"
Oh sure.
The stones. He already learned about them, or at least he thought he did. The boy had yet to learn of their importance, but he knew they stood at the heart of their territory. Actually, Mama already told us about them. I just like comin' here. It's not that far so we're allowed to play here sometimes.
He nervously chuckled as he too now looked behind him for his mother. Maybe she got caught up. I thought she would be here by now, but I'm sure it's fine since you're here right?
He knew he was losing this battle, but the boy was stubborn and did not want to admit defeat. Not yet at least. Maybe Kove would back off and they could play! Surely his mom wouldn't mind since technically he wasn't alone. I get excited easily— I might have run ahead a bit.
The boy could feel his ears grow hot at the last question. He'd been caught and it probably showed as he lowered himself to the ground with ears turned back, pinned to his skull. Are you going to tell her I ran off? It was too stuffy in there and I don't wanna stay inside all the time.
He could only imagine the scolding he'd get should Kove tell either of his parents that he not only snuck out but lied as well.
The boy's ears perked when Kove ensured he had no plans on telling his mother. Slowly he would rise with a small tail waggle, he didn't hear stories about his grandfather that often. Really? Have you done lots of explorin'?
He too wanted to see what was out there, what laid beyond the stones and the woods. Would he ever leave his home? Or would Valette keep him close after what happened to Leta?
The woodland boy could only stare wide-eyed. He hardly knew what all these places even were. Forests and mountains sure, they had those along with the meadows, but he had never heard of the ocean or glaciers. Maybe one day he could go see them! Wow...
He tilted his head in thought. Adventuring always seemed exciting! Then again, his mother really liked him close. There were also some bad wolves out there, but he was sure he could take them if any came for him. Yeah! Except...I don't think my mom would be very happy if I left. She likes our family here.
Do you wanna start wrapping this up? This might be able to be West's last post but we should definitely have a more recent thread!
Kove explained that just because you explore doesn't mean you don't return, and in all honesty, he never thought of that... maybe it would be ok for him to leave then? He'd always come back! Then he could find new things to tell his parents or Newt about and maybe find some items for Leta. That would probably make her happy.
His grandfather suggested asking Valette together and the young boy couldn't contain his excitement. The boy wiggled, his tail not fast enough to keep up with his body, You think she would say yes? We should go ask!