Sea Lion Shores with arms wide open

The more Charon spoke, the more it seemed that he and Amekaze had devised quite a plan. It wasn't just a flippant suggestion; it sounded as though they had discussed it in detail. Had Floki been older, he might have had more misgivings -- but as it were, he was still young and fairly trusting, especially of Charon. The idea of living on a mountain both thrilled and worried Floki, though excitement was the predominant emotion.

"Yeah, I want to help explore," he agreed as soon as the words were out of Charon's mouth. His tail waved behind him. Although there would be a lot of change and upheaval in his future, it was hard to be doubtful when Charon was so positive. "Should we go home and tell Mama?" he asked, glancing over his shoulder in the direction of the Bay. Thistle Cloud would be happy to see Charon, and Floki hoped that she would like his idea, too.