Bearclaw Valley a little nervous breakdown can really work wonders for a girl

"whoa," muttered marten rather quietly as he went along with piper. she gave him a pointed look, to which he smiled brightly at her. a little whine-yip followed, bumping his head against her shoulders. "how long?" marten asked, little tail wagging and wagging. he really didn't care where they went or how far away it was, but he was still curious. 

"mama gonbe s'happy," he told piper. he meant proud, but of course he didn't know that word. but indra would totally love that they were out fending for themselves! such big lil grownups.