Sawtooth Spire Paper Hearts

Sitamat did not like the idea of being plopped down next to the water. Iqniq watched him for a moment as Ata moved in to introduce his youngest brother to the creek. It didn't take him too long, but when forced into the water, the pup began to play. A smile spread on Iqniq's lips. See? Wasn't so bad after all. Go puppy sibling team for making things fun for everyone.

He left both pups to frolic and play so that he could turn his attention back to Ping. Fox-boy was less than impressed at Iqniq's attempt to force a little bit of play on him. He refused to budge, which in turn made Iqniq also refuse to budge. The father sat down right next to him and followed Ping's gaze as the pup watched his brother's play. The boy started inching forward. Iqniq grinned.

And then Ping stopped. His grin faded into something of a puzzle as the boy paused with his toes nearly in the water. He watched as the boy drank and appeared to be enjoying tasting something other than the milk and vomit-food that was provided. Welp. That wasn't quite what Iqniq had been going for, but it would do. The father rose to his feet and moved to fetch the stick they'd played with earlier. He dropped it next to Ping in case the boy needed something else to entertain his time with.

Back to the little ones. Iqniq splashed through the river with them, moving to nudge each of them playfully as he kicked up water and joined in on play time.