Redhawk Caldera Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates

That's a bummer! I comfort you with my 100th post. :)

Fox moved closer, speaking to her, and the babe shot her mother a bewildered look. The Alpha female seemed amused and her tone was light as she spoke to Wildfire. The puppy blinked, then watched as the worm wriggled on the wet earth. It was unexpected, though she wasn't the type to fear strange or gross things. In fact, she would soon become quite fascinated with all things nature had to offer. This would be one of her earliest lessons as an aspiring Naturalist.

"Um!" she (somewhat) parroted her mother, blinking some misty drizzle from her eyelashes. She then reached out a paw to touch the worm again, recoiling with a slight giggle when it jerked in response. The third time, Wildfire didn't remove her paw so hastily, in fact pressing it down and trapping the worm beneath it. She stared, fascinated, as it struggled between her red, outspread toes. It tickled!