Sunbeam Lair Huntin' Fer Rabbits

minor pp w/ permission

The boy enjoyed the nickname Korei had given him, and at her questions he smiled warmly. He gestured for Korei to follow him, then led the two out of the cave.
Small sounds good. Nothing big enough to eat either of us, anyway. Ali grinned somewhat teasingly at her.
Then his mind was wandering to other topics, and without thinking he abruptly changed the subject.
Are you getting along alright with everyone, Korei? The boy wondered aloud, turning to touch his nose to hers and making eye contact. I know the group got really big really fast...