Totoka River Play with me!

tapat is loud and does not seem to pick up on the subtle vibes that reed is laying out so nicely. she supposes she can indulge him just this once, though, since droman's out like a light, and mama isn't nearby for her to hide behind. 

he taps her nose with his oversized paw and she looks positively scandalized, shocked by the audacity of the gesture despite the tender care with which it was carried out. and then he's off running - oh, yes, she recognizes this game. for a moment the princess doesn't move, debating, and then she takes off after him - not because the game is fun but because he needs to be held accountable for that treacherous bop. she can't just let him get away with that! 

thankfully she overcomes him easily, because she is very fast and very good at everything she does, of course. with a yip she butts her head against his leg and says authoritatively, "you it!"