Broken Antler Fen we live a cute life, sounds fantastic

Mato didn't understand.  Ivy's pout grew a bit more intense at that.  She didn't know how to explain herself and was seconds away from letting out a frustrated squeal before Mato swtiched things up a bit.  Pay?  She blinked, her expression caught halfway between her childish pout and and a look of cautious glee.  Play.  Play!

A wide smile spread across her pale gray maw.  Of course, play!  Her stubby little tail wagged rapidly, her butt wiggling right along with it due to to sheer force, and she let out a playful growl.  The smaller girl didn't delve right into a play bow, but instead she lifted one foreleg to swat at Mato's head.  They both knew she'd never win a play fight, but Ivy appreciated that her brother wanted to lift her spirits anyway.  Pay! she agree happily.