bring on the wonder, we got it all wrong

As if he had flicked a light switch, Bazi shut down -- her ears drooped so pathetically against her petite skull, and the fire she had wished to instill upon him suddenly drained from her. Confusion was an understatement in this situation, and the Alpha gave his muzzle a shake. "Adjusting how, Bazi?" Were the kids exhausting her? Did she need more time away from them..?

He shifted his weight then, from one side to the other as he stared, unsure what to do. Did he comfort her? Change the subject? End their impromptu 'date' that had thoroughly went down the drain? Tentatively, he reached his muzzle out, grazing her cheek with his wet nose. "You're tired.. that's understandable. But we have an afternoon before us.. what do you want to do?"