Home is where the heart is?

He had been exploring the depths of the den – or more exactly, the confines. Mason yearned to explore his surroundings fully. He had been cut short of following his Father with June by Ryuu. He had not felt too upset about this at the time, as he had been somewhat nervous to be out without permission. 

Soon, he hoped, permission would be granted.

Mason looked up as Papa walked in. A yip of excitement burst from his teeth and he bounded over to his father, all tumbling puppy grace. It took approximately two seconds for him to jump and grip his father's scruff with all his might. He hung from his vantage point, mischievous glee glinting in his baby blue eyes, and he paddled his paws at his Daddy’s chest.

Fitzdutiful would soon learn that serious conversations were hard to have with toddlers in the room.