Broken Antler Fen Shy-Guy

Aduin remained silent until a question was thrown his way. His look in reply was a face of confusion, then went to embarrassment. He had tried, once in his puphood. It did not end well. He was about to shake his head when he felt the urge to impress. Maybe, just maybe, with his muscles being stronger than when he was a pup, he could. So, ignoring the risk of doing so, he went over to the tree, looking it up and down. Then, he sprung his forelegs up and latched on best he could. Then slowly moved one rear leg up, grunting as if it was one of the hardest things he had ever done.

Once more, it did not end well. Aduin fell back with a startled yelp, landing on his back on the mossy ground. He turned his head away, ears flattening in hopes of not hearing any remarks about how he just failed and a soft whine escaping his muzzle.