Phoenix Maplewood Further we fall

What the adults were saying was of great interest for the little girl. She couldn't understand much, but some words pricked her memory. Worry. Wasn't that what mother used to do when she went outside on her own? The full meaning of the word- she didn't know, but she knew it was bad in a way. And for Aggie to say don't, it sort of gave a hakuna matata vibe to the girl. She yawned as she lay on her bestest friend's paw, as she really hadn't gotten the sleep needed for such a small being.

Her eyes slowly closed as she was beginning to get ready for some sleep, soon in a deep slumber, ears and legs twitching as she dreamed of running.