Hushed Willows sad humming all the time

aside from his strange, sad interaction with lily's son, atwood has not met any of the other litters. he's surprised by the sudden appearance of this new boy, brilliant and overwhelming. it is not that sundance and reif and he do not roughhouse--they are growing children--but of the three, atwood has never naturally taken to tussling. he would rather sit and contemplate. a little bewildered, confronted by this situation, he can only say, "why?" and lift one paw toward his chest protectively.