Kintla Flatlands wrapped in life in ultra greens

as amused as Casmir was by the affable rumble of Mordecai's voice, he did not miss the dark flash of fur as whatever had been near them turned to flee. he whirled in the shallows, splashing clumsily as ears perked high atop his head. the boy paused, one foreleg lifted quiveringly -- his eyes were wide as he glanced toward Mordecai. "what was THAT?" he exclaimed.

childish interest gripped him; he ran to the top of the nearest rise, searching about for who or whatever had been close, and quite ignorant of the danger therein.